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 USU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 137 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah State University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,431 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USU was $865 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $271 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $23,305 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $856 | $856 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,644 | $8,644 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,192 | $4,192 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from USU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Utah State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 65 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.