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Journalism at University of Denver

If you plan to study Journalism, consider the program at University of Denver. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 journalism degrees were awarded at University of Denver.

Studying Online at University of Denver

Distance learning is available at University of Denver. Among 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Denver

Use these rankings to compare University of Denver’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 9
Best Value	Colorado	#5 of 5
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#9 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#85 of 206
Best Value	Nationwide	#186 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Denver

Those who finish University of Denver’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$36,852
4 years	$48,910
5 years	$59,844

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from University of Denver report median earnings of $48,910, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Journalism graduates at University of Denver, by degree type.

Program-wide, Journalism graduates at University of Denver are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 15 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at University of Denver, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 27% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Denver, below 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 Denver

The Journalism program at University of Denver includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	15

Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Journalism program at University of Denver pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Journalism graduates, 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.