by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Nebraska-Lincoln among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #146 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 146 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 6 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 72 |
Here is each degree level offered in communication & journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 338 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The communication & journalism field at University of Nebraska-Lincoln breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 237 |
| Journalism | 85 |
| Communication, General | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 338 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report a median salary of $50,896 a year. This is below $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,132 in student loans. This is below $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 266 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 13 |
