by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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UNT is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 184 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 19 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 267 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 274 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UNT. This makes it the #15 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNT is $38,118. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNT, journalism students borrow a median amount of $32,109 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UNT is $319 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNT paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $465 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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Of the 267 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNT, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNT does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNT Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from UNT. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of North Texas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 274 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 121 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.