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 UW Seattle ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW Seattle was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,250 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from UW Seattle in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 318 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 94 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.