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Journalism at University of Central Oklahoma

If you plan to study Journalism, consider the program at University of Central Oklahoma. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Central Oklahoma sits in Edmond, OK.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 journalism degrees were granted at University of Central Oklahoma.

Studying Online at University of Central Oklahoma

Online coursework is an option at University of Central Oklahoma. Of 12,554 students, 1,754 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,328 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Central Oklahoma

Use these rankings to compare University of Central Oklahoma’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#5 of 5
Best Value	Oklahoma	#5 of 5
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#15 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#20 of 21
Best Value	Nationwide	#139 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#191 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma

Graduates of University of Central Oklahoma’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,677
2 years	$27,753
3 years	$33,517
4 years	$37,152
5 years	$41,110

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from University of Central Oklahoma report median earnings of $37,152, compared with $50,729 for all University of Central Oklahoma graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from University of Central Oklahoma comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Journalism graduates at University of Central Oklahoma, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at University of Central Oklahoma are 61% women (28) and 39% men (18).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Oklahoma

Among the 46 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at University of Central Oklahoma, 61% were women (28) and 39% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 43% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Oklahoma, above the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at University of Central Oklahoma

This Journalism program at University of Central Oklahoma offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Broadcast Journalism	34
Photojournalism	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at University of Central Oklahoma pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$108,419
Editors	$100,346
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,169
Film and Video Editors	$89,576
Photographers	$75,743
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$74,101
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$70,619
Writers and Authors	$63,195
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$30,503

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.