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Journalism Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 181 students earned their Journalism degrees in KY.

A Journalism major is the 55th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Kentucky

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 181

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 4.4%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 3,360 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 318,590 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Kentucky

Journalism grads earn an average of $50,190 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Kentucky that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. In their early career, WKU grads earn an average salary of $33,301. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,231 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
2,290 Total Students

The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.72 years to complete their degree at KY State.

#5

Asbury University

Wilmore
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,741 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,376. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,687 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
12,771 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.60%. Graduates earn an average $32,356 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,723 a year.

Journalism Careers in KY

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 17% $51,430
Communications Professors 7% $62,210
Writers and Authors 4% $50,530
Radio and Television Announcers -10% $26,150
Editors -13% $40,330
Photographers -22% $33,870
Reporters and Correspondents -23% $36,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Communication & Media Studies 787
Public Relations & Advertising 453
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 139

View all majors related to Journalism

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