2018 Most Affordable Online Journalism Degrees
These are the top 10 most affordable online bachelor's degrees in journalism. The average annual tuition of the schools listed is $14,094 and they offer a range of bachelor's of science and bachelor's of arts degrees focusing on journalism. Ranked number one on the list is Southern Illinois University - Carbondale with an annual tuition of $11,220. University of Massachusetts - Amherst is ranked second and only costs slightly more at $11,700 per year.
You can read more about our ranked schools below or see our Overall Most Affordable Colleges. View our methodology or learn more about SR Education Group.
All tuition numbers were manually collected and verified
| Rank | College | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Southern Illinois University - Carbondale | Annual Tuition $11,220 | |
| #2 University of Massachusetts - Amherst | Annual Tuition $11,700 | |
| #3 Regent University Online | Annual Tuition $11,850 | |
| #4 New England College | Annual Tuition $12,150 | |
| #5 Calvary University | Annual Tuition $13,184 | |
| #6 Upper Iowa University | Annual Tuition $13,620 | |
| #7 Ashford University | Annual Tuition $14,250 | |
| #8 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | Annual Tuition $14,594 | |
| #9 National University | Annual Tuition $16,290 | |
| #10 Webster University | Annual Tuition $22,080 |
- Annual Tuition: $11,220
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Example Classes:
Copywriting; Creativity Across Platforms; Mass Communication in Society; Mass Communication Research; Social Issues in Advertising; Writing Across Platforms
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $11,700
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NEASC CIHE
- Acceptance Rate: 58%
- Example Classes:
Food Writing; Interviewing Skills for Journalists; Magazine Writing; Media, Public Relations & Propaganda; News Literacy
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $11,850
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: SACS COC
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Example Classes:
Communicating In The 21st Century; Community, Citizen & Civic Journalism; Feature Writing & Specialty Reporting; Journalism Technology Tools; Multimedia Reporting & Mobile Field Production; Narrative Concept And Development; Personal And Professional Editing
- Annual Tuition: $12,150
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NEASC CIHE
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Example Classes:
Communication Ethics; Contemporary Art and Media; Interpersonal Relationships and Interview Skills; Multimedia News Writing and Editing; Organizational Communication and Negotiation
Online Bachelor's Degrees (2)
- Annual Tuition: $13,184
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC and ABHE
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Example Classes:
Cross Cultural Journalism & Mass Media; Documentary Film; Mass Media, Culture and Society; Media Law; Media Photoimaging; Radio & Television Performance
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $13,620
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 66%
- Example Classes:
Feature Writing; News Editing; Principles of Interviewing; Sport Writing and Reporting; Web Publishing and Social Media
Online Bachelor's Degrees (3)
- Annual Tuition: $14,250
- School Type: For-Profit
- School Accreditation: WASC WSCUC
- Acceptance Rate: Open Admissions
- Example Classes:
Advanced Editorial & Feature Writing; Global Journalism; Journalism & Politics; Multimedia News Writing and Editing; Specialized Journalism; Visual Journalism
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $14,594
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: MSCHE
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- Example Classes:
Digital Multimedia Metrics; Idea Development and Media Writing; Issues for Newsroom Managers; Survey of Electronic Media and Telecommunications; Telecommunications Management; Writing for the Media
Online Bachelor's Degrees (5)
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Media
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Media - Digital Journalism
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Media - Individualized
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Media - Media Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Media - Visual Media
- Annual Tuition: $16,290
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: WASC ACCJC and WASC WSCUC
- Acceptance Rate: Open Admissions
- Example Classes:
Documentary Techniques; Global Journalism; Journalism Business Skills; Journalism on Screen; Mobile Reporting
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $22,080
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NCA HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 56%
- Example Classes:
Cultural Diversity in the Media; Ethics in the Media; Fundamentals of Reporting; Interpersonal Communications; Media Literacy
Online Bachelor's Degrees (11)
- BA in Media Communications
- BA in Media Communications - Advertising
- BA in Media Communications - Animation
- BA in Media Communications - Audio Production
- BA in Media Communications - Film Studies
- BA in Media Communications - Film, Television, and ...
- BA in Media Communications - Games and Game Design
- BA in Media Communications - Journalism
- BA in Media Communications - Photography
- BA in Media Communications - Public Relations
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