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95.96%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
26FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,558Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at University of Wyoming prepares students for careers as a print journalist, local reporter, news editor, public relations assistant, advertising coordinate, news manager, or communication consultant. The program focuses on theory and the practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news. Program courses include: news writing and editing, reporting, photojournalism, layout and graphic design, journalism law and policy, professional standards and ethics, research methods, and journalism history and criticism. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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University of Wyoming
1889 Venture Drive, Laramie, WY
University of Wyoming is a public institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Laramie, WY, in a predominantly rural area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Wyoming. Enrollment at University of Wyoming exceeds 13,000 per year.
Areas of study offered at UW include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to UW. Scores in a range of 21 to 27 on the ACT or 980 to 1210 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of around 95% of which only 42% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at uwyo.edu.
The tuition at UW varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $3,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 for the year. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $4,100 annually. University of Wyoming may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The University of Wyoming "Cowboys" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-A)
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uwyo.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Wyoming offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 8 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Multiple Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Journalism program at University of Wyoming, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Broadcast News Analysts
Description
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Reporters and Correspondents
Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students University of Wyoming accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Wyoming may provide services like:- Distance learning
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Wyoming is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Mountain West Conference)
- Football (Mountain West Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling