by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,337 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at WKU is $345 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Western Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from WKU. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 106 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 47 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 37 |
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