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. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UK is $31,366. 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 UK, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UK is $523 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UK. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 226 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 176 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 40 |
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