by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Arkansas. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Arkansas as a strong choice for journalism, ranked #36 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 36 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Arkansas | 1 of 5 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 46 |
Here is each degree level granted in journalism at University of Arkansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arkansas conferred 61 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
University of Arkansas is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Arkansas report a median salary of $51,403 a year. This is lower than $63,458, the median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Arkansas, journalism students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $24,019, the typical median for all majors at University of Arkansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $27,758 |
| Fees | $2,208 | $2,208 |
Find out more about University of Arkansas tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Arkansas were White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Arkansas. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 8 |
