Journalism at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 journalism graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 206 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Students who complete University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,444 |
| 2 years | $33,565 |
| 3 years | $47,995 |
| 4 years | $58,676 |
| 5 years | $73,747 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Journalism graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $58,676, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Journalism graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at $13,654.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Journalism graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 79% women (27) and 21% men (7).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 34 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 79% were women (27) and 21% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 41% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 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 Washington-Seattle Campus
The Journalism program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 34 |
Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.