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. We've also included details on how UCF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UCF was ranked #122 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,436 a year. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,644 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Central Florida.
Of the 32 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from UCF in 2020-2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 470 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 110 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 67 |
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