Below are the key facts about this program at Ole Miss. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ole Miss among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #53 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 53 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Mississippi | 1 of 3 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 46 |
Here is each degree level available for journalism at Ole Miss, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Mississippi awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Ole Miss is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss earn a median of $47,824 a year. This is below $63,600, the median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,225 in student loans. This is above $22,687, the typical median for all majors at Ole Miss.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,934 | $28,440 |
| Fees | $160 | $160 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Ole Miss are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Ole Miss. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 8 |