Journalism at The University of Montana
If you plan to study Journalism, take a look at what The University of Montana. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 43 journalism degrees were awarded at The University of Montana.
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Studying Online at The University of Montana
Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Among 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at The University of Montana
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Montana’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #117 of 206 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from The University of Montana
Graduates of The University of Montana’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 | $26,787 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $31,147 |
| 4 years | $35,596 |
| 5 years | $35,865 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Journalism graduates from The University of Montana earn a median of $35,596, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from The University of Montana comes in at $26,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Journalism graduates at The University of Montana, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at The University of Montana are 65% women (28) and 35% men (15).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana
Among the 34 bachelor’s journalism graduates at The University of Montana, 59% were women (20) and 41% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Journalism Master’s Program at The University of Montana
Among the 9 master’s journalism graduates at The University of Montana, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at The University of Montana
This Journalism program at The University of Montana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 34 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism. | 9 |
Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at The University of Montana work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
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
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