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 UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UH is $30,425. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 Houston.
Of the 84 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from UH in 2020-2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 184 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 125 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 60 |
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