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. In addition, we cover how UO ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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UO was ranked #21 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 21 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Oregon handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UO. This makes it the #32 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UO go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,525 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UO, journalism students borrow a median amount of $67,583 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 UO is $514 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UO paid an average of $860 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $38,683 |
| Fees | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,892 | $2,892 |
Learn more about UO tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 139 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UO are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UO 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 UO Online Learning page.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from UO make a median salary of $40,157 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,692.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 journalism majors earned their master's degree from UO. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Oregon.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 499 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 28 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.