by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UPR Rio Piedras ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #47 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UPR Rio Piedras was $157 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from UPR Rio Piedras. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UPR Rio Piedras journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in journalism from UPR Rio Piedras. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 37 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.