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 UC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UC was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC is $29,194. 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 UC, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,250 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 Cincinnati - Main Campus.
The journalism program at UC awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 289 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 92 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 87 |
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