by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNK. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UNK as a strong choice for journalism, ranked #171 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 171 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Nebraska | 2 of 2 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
UNK is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 149 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNK earn a median of $35,440 a year. This is below $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNK, journalism students accumulate a median of $22,602 in student loans. This is higher than $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
Learn more about UNK tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK were White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
