1020 University St.
Allen Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Academic Year Represented
2024
Mission Statement
The UO School of Journalism and Communication is a community dedicated to excellence in learning, research, and creative projects. We are scholars, professionals, and students studying issues that champion freedom of expression, dialogue, and democracy in service to current and future generations. While our Pacific Northwest home inspires our explorations of media, technology, and the human condition, our work at the undergraduate and graduate levels has global impact—researching, advocating for, and reporting on critical issues such as diversity and equity, the environment, and social and economic justice. Along the way, we facilitate relationships across media professions that promote public advocacy, social responsibility, transparency, and civic engagement. By integrating theory and practice, we advance communication and media scholarship and prepare students to become professional storytellers, critical thinkers, thought leaders, and responsible citizens in a global society.
Technology/Equipment/Facilities
Faculty and students utilize an over 59,000-square-foot facility which houses 5 state-of-the-art labs, 10 classrooms, & 2 seminar rooms: Computer Labs (2 Mac labs & 1 PC lab), Immersive Technology Lab (students can experience VR and AR technologies), Studios (2 podcast rooms & 1 multi-purpose photo/video production studio), Equipment Checkout ( students checkout photo/audio/video prod. eqmnt), Meeting Rooms (5 student meeting rooms with monitors, laptop hookups and Logitech Meetup webcams).
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
Journalism: BA, BS Journalism: advertising: BA, BS Journalism: public relations: BA, BS Media Studies: BA, BS
Graduate Degrees Offered
Advertising and Brand Responsibility, MA Communication and Media Studies, MS, MA, PhD Immersive Media Communication, MS Journalism, MS, MA Multimedia Journalism, MA Multimedia Journalism, MA - Accelerated Master's Strategic Communication, MS
Majors
Advertising Journalism Media Studies Public Relations
Tracks within Majors
N/A
Internships Accepted for Credit
Student may take up to 9 credits of internship. Students are not required to register for internship credit but are strongly advised to complete 2-3 internships during their time in college.
Internships Facilitated
Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism Media in Ghana
Experiential and/or Immersion Programs for Credit
• Science and Memory: https://scienceandmemory.uoregon.edu/ • Alternative Break expeditions to New Zealand, Cuba, Vietnam, New Orleans, Sri Lanka, Colombia. • NYC Experience + Creative Week • SuperJ in NYC • Windy City & Golden Gate PR • Media in Ghana
Online Options
• J101 Grammar for Communicators • J320 Gender Media Diversity • J385 Communication Law • J397 Media Ethics • J452 Strategic PR Communications • J453 PR Planning & Cases • J454 PR Campaigns
Study-Abroad Options
• Media in Ghana • Journalism in London • Public Relations/Advertising in London • Instagramming Paris: Media Unfiltered • Advertising and Public Relations in Segovia / Argentina / Chile
Graduate Programs
Communication and Media Studies PhD (Eugene) Communication and Media Studies Master's (Eugene) Advertising and Brand Responsibility Master's (Eugene) Journalism Master's (Eugene) Multimedia Journalism Master's (Portland) Strategic Communication Master's (Portland) Immersive Media Communication Master's (Online)
Department Budget
$16,599,051
Amount Spent per Student
$7,670
Undergrad Student Fees
$884
Undergraduate Student Fees Exclusive of Housing and Meal Plan
Undergraduate Student Fees for Housing and Meal Plan
$15,840
Undergrad In-State Tuition
$15,669
Undergrad Out-of-State Tuition
$43,302
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid
$12,342
Average Undergraduate Student Debt
$25,917
Graduate Student Fees
$859
Graduate In-State Tuition
$17,334
Graduate Out-of-State Tuition
$27,216
Average Graduate Financial Aid
Average Graduate Student Debt
$51,056
Total Accredited Unit Enrollment
2164
Undergraduate Enrollment
2017
Graduate Enrollment
147
Number of In-State Students
1007
Percentage of In-State Students
47
Number of International Students
58
Percentage of International Students
3
Male
751
Female
1408
Not Specified
5
White
1360
Black
73
Asian
113
Hispanic/Latino
335
Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian
10
Native American or Native Alaskan
7
Other
207
Average Size of Skill Based Classes
24
Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes
39
First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University
87
Four Year Completion Rate
71
Six Year Completion Rate
74
Full-Time Employment within Six Months of Graduation
79
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
5
Unemployed
16
Unknown Status
Full-Time Faculty
69
Part-Time Faculty
Faculty with Tenure
27
Faculty on Tenure Track
15
Untenured Part-Time Faculty
14
Untenured Full-Time Faculty
27
Percentage of Faculty within Scholarship or Research Field
61
Male
38
Female
31
Unspecified
White
50
Black
5
Asian
5
Hispanic/Latino
4
Pacific Island or Native Hawaiian
0
Native American or Native Alaskan
1
Other
4
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes
Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes