by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UO. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UO as a strong choice for communication & journalism, placing at #135 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 135 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Oregon | 1 of 11 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & journalism at UO, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 538 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
The communication & journalism area of study at UO covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 413 |
| Journalism | 132 |
| Communication, General | 49 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oregon awarded 538 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
UO is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UO report a median salary of $56,619 a year. This is lower than $57,490, the median for all majors at UO.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UO, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $20,917 in student loans. This is below $22,100, the typical median for all majors at UO.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,974 | $39,922 |
| Fees | $2,594 | $2,594 |
Find out more about UO tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 37% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UO are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 |
| White | 363 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 50 |
Graduate study is also available at UO. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 43 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 14 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 9 |
