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Journalism at University of Kentucky

What traits are you looking for in a school for Journalism, consider the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 journalism degrees were granted at University of Kentucky.

Studying Online at University of Kentucky

Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Kentucky

Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#1 of 4
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#105 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#126 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Kentucky

Graduates of University of Kentucky’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,366
2 years	$31,783
3 years	$37,295
4 years	$38,624
5 years	$47,621

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $38,624, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Journalism graduates from University of Kentucky stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Journalism graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at University of Kentucky are 68% women (26) and 32% men (12).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky

Of the 38 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 68% were women (26) and 32% were men (12).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	28
Black / African American	6
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, 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 Kentucky

This Journalism program at University of Kentucky offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	38

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at University of Kentucky work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.