2019 Most Affordable Online Journalism Degrees
The nine schools on this list offer the most affordable online bachelor's degrees in journalism. Valley City State University in North Dakota tops the list, with an annual tuition of $8,880. They have four degree options for journalism majors: a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Communication with specializations in Journalism and Media Communication Cognate or Digital Media Management Cognate. Colorado State University-Global Campus, ranked #2, offers a BS in Journalism and Media Communication for only $10,500 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 Valley City State University | Annual Tuition $8,880 | |
| #2 Colorado State University-Global Campus | Annual Tuition $10,500 | |
| #3 University of Massachusetts - Amherst | Annual Tuition $11,700 | |
| #4 Southern Illinois University - Carbondale | Annual Tuition $11,815 | |
| #5 New England College | Annual Tuition $12,150 | |
| #6 Ashford University | Annual Tuition $14,250 | |
| #7 National University | Annual Tuition $16,650 | |
| #8 Webster University | Annual Tuition $22,720 | |
| #9 Academy of Art University | Annual Tuition $27,510 |
- Annual Tuition: $8,880
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Example Classes:
Communication and Interviewing; Communication Theory; Group Dynamics; Introduction to Media Writing; Social Media Management; Sports Information
- Annual Tuition: $10,500
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: HLC
- Acceptance Rate: Not Provided
- Example Classes:
History of Media; Media Effects; Multiculturalism and the Media; New Communication Technologies and Society; Publicity and Media Relations; Writing for Specialized Magazines
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $11,700
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NEASC CIHE
- Acceptance Rate: 60%
- Example Classes:
Food Writing; Interviewing Skills for Journalists; Magazine Writing; Media, Public Relations & Propaganda; News Literacy
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $11,815
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- 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: $12,150
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: NEASC CIHE
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- 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 (1)
- 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: $16,650
- 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: $22,720
- School Type: Non-Profit
- School Accreditation: HLC
- Acceptance Rate: 47%
- Example Classes:
Cultural Diversity in the Media; Ethics in the Media; Fundamentals of Reporting; Interpersonal Communications; Media Literacy
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
- Annual Tuition: $27,510
- School Type: For-Profit
- School Accreditation: WASC WSCUC
- Acceptance Rate: Open Admissions
- Example Classes:
Blogging: Content Creation & Promotion; Fashion Features & Storytelling; Fashion Research & Reporting; Interactive Infographics; Magazine & Digital Media Publishing; Short Copy for Campaigns; Social Media Data Analytics
Online Bachelor's Degrees (1)
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