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 WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in journalism from WVU. This makes it the #47 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,075 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $50,984 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 WVU is $478 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
The journalism program at WVU awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from WVU in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 167 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 113 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.