by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of Nebraska-Lincoln among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #61 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 61 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Nebraska | 1 of 2 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Plains States Region | 5 of 13 |
The following degree levels are offered in journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 7 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,828 a year. This is lower than $61,163, the median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is below $22,668, the typical median for all majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,770 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
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Among recent graduates, 39% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nebraska-Lincoln were White. Approximately 76% 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 journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln awarded 37 bachelor’s completions in broadcast journalism in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 13 |
