by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. 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:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras highly for journalism, ranked #194 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 194 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 2 of 2 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras earn a median of $22,073 a year. This is below $31,766, the median for all majors at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Learn more about University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 12 |