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. We've also included details on how University of Oklahoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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University of Oklahoma is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 184 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 17 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 261 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in journalism from University of Oklahoma. This makes it the #25 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 University of Oklahoma is $36,744. 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 University of Oklahoma, journalism students borrow a median amount of $63,722 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at University of Oklahoma is $721 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of Oklahoma paid an average of $738 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $169 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,070 | $22,140 |
| Fees | $4,525 | $4,525 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,310 | $13,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,781 | $6,781 |
Learn more about University of Oklahoma tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 253 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Oklahoma. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 167 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 33 |
University of Oklahoma 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 University of Oklahoma Online Learning page.
Of the 17 journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from University of Oklahoma, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 89 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 87 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.