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Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

If you are interested in studying Journalism, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire sits in Eau Claire, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 21 journalism degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Of 10,049 students, 970 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,543 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Use these rankings to compare University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Wisconsin	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Wisconsin	#5 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#16 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#22 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#102 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#141 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,491
2 years	$33,138
3 years	$38,391
4 years	$43,285
5 years	$48,373

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire take home a median $43,285, compared with $57,153 for all University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Journalism graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are 38% women (8) and 62% men (13).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Among the 18 bachelor’s journalism graduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 44% were women (8) and 56% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 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 Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The Journalism program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	21

Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire go on to a range of careers. 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.