300 W Dean Keeton St.
Austin, TX 78712
Academic Year Represented
2021
Mission Statement
We believe journalism serves many vital functions in a democratic society. As the eyes and ears of society, journalism seeks to discover what is going on in the world beyond people's doors and tells them about it. In doing so, journalism strives to reflect and transmit society’s values. The best journalism promotes public accountability of the powerful and encourages a well-informed citizenry. We believe our mission at the School of Journalism and Media is grounded in the First Amendment to the Constitution, which gives us a unique responsibility in the university to serve the needs of a diverse society. We strive to educate ethical, socially responsible, well-rounded and fair-minded reporters and producers of visual and verbal messages. We prepare students for lifelong learning beyond their first job by teaching them to be active participants in society who can critically consume as well as produce media content.
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
The School of Journalism and Media is housed in the Dealey Center for New Media. Our facility allows students to check out a wide array of the latest video and audio equipment to assist them in their coursework and creative projects, including multiple types of still and video cameras, an array of microphones, live reporter kits, digital voice recorders, mixers, speakers, transcription equipment, walkie talkies and PA systems as well as an assortment of Mac accessories.
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Journalism
Graduate Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Journalism and Media; Ph.D. in Journalism and Media
Majors
Journalism
Tracks within Majors
One curriculum for all undergraduate majors
Internships Accepted for Credit
The School of Journalism and Media allows majors to accrue three to six hours of internship credit, but internships are not required.
Internships Facilitated
The School has formal internship collaborations with the Texas Tribune, Public Health Watch, various ethnic media, Sports Illustrated and its internal Drag Audio Production House.
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
The School offers experiential experiences through its Innovation Capstone course, Newsroom Capstone, Podcasting Capstone and other capstones.
Online Options
The School offers various undergraduate and graduate courses online, including Computational Media and Data Science, Social Media Journalism, Creative Nonfiction for Magazines and Books, Introduction to Media Studies, and Computer Concepts & Internet Tech.
Study-Abroad Options
Journalism and Media majors can study abroad through the campus-wide organization called Texas Global, which offers 400 programs in 100 countries, with scholarships available. The school offers specific programs in Prague and London, and Moody College hosts two domestic programs outside Austin: UTLA (Los Angeles) and UTNY (New York).
Graduate Programs
The School offers a professional-track M.A.; research and theory M.A., and a doctorate in journalism.
Department Budget
$2,746,560
Amount Spent per Student
Undergrad Student Fees
$724
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$12,230
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$39,756
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
Graduate Student Fees
$776
Graduate In-State Tuition
$9,996
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$18,816
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
Undergraduate Enrollment
587
Graduate Enrollment
64
Number of In-State Students
Percentage of In-State Students
Number of International Students
17
Percentage of International Students
Male
132
Female
455
Not Specified
White
285
Black
32
Asian
37
Hispanic/Latino
193
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
0
Other
23
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
20
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
25
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
96
Four Year Completion Rate
73
Six Year Completion Rate
88
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
Full-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Within Field of Study
Full-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Part-Time Employment Not In Field of Study
Attending a Graduate Program
Unemployed
Unknown Status
Full-Time Faculty
31
Part-Time Faculty
30
Faculty with Tenure
18
Faculty on Tenure Track
4
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
30
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
9
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
Male
15
Female
16
Unspecified
White
19
Black
4
Asian
4
Hispanic/Latino
3
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
Native American or Native Alaskan
1
Other
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
25
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes
20