by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #152 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $30,505. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCA, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Central Arkansas.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 31 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 22 |
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