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 UW - Madison ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for journalism majors, UW - Madison came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 5 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Madison handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UW - Madison. This makes it the #29 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 UW - Madison is $40,942. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UW - Madison is $686 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW - Madison was $1,627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $402 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,644 | $39,042 |
| Fees | $1,561 | $1,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 196 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from UW - Madison in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Madison are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UW - Madison 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 - Madison Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from UW - Madison. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Wisconsin - Madison.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 270 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 209 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 75 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.