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Journalism at Western Kentucky University

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

Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 50 journalism graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Western Kentucky University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 4
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 4
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#11 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#27 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#47 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#160 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,337
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$36,416
4 years	$40,336
5 years	$43,572

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Journalism graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $40,336, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Journalism graduates from Western Kentucky University is $25,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Journalism graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at Western Kentucky University are 56% women (28) and 44% men (22).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 50 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 56% were women (28) and 44% were men (22).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	6
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, 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 Western Kentucky University

This Journalism program at Western Kentucky University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	17
Broadcast Journalism	29
Photojournalism	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Journalism program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.