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University of Oregon

School of Journalism and Communication

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


Undergraduate Students

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 Students

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


Enrollment Numbers

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


Number of Students by Gender

Male

751


Female

1408


Not Specified

5


Number of Students by Ethnicity

White

1360


Black

73


Asian

113


Hispanic/Latino

335


Pacific Islands or Native Hawaiian

10


Native American or Native Alaskan

7


Other

207


Class Sizes

Average Size of Skill Based Classes

24


Average Size of Non-Skill Based Classes

39


Retention and Graduation

First Year Student (Freshman) Retention Rate at University

87


Four Year Completion Rate

71


Six Year Completion Rate

74


New Graduate Employment

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


Faculty Appointments

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


Number of Faculty by Gender

Male

38


Female

31


Unspecified


Number of Faculty by Ethnicity

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

Faculty-to-Student Ratio for All Classes


Faculty-to-Student Ratio for Skill Classes