Scienceline Publications Journal of Educational and Management Studies 2322-4770 6 1 2016 March Direct Cost of Journalism Education 25 29 EN Ruth A Ortega Assistant Professor, Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Domingo M. Lantican Ave. College, Laguna, 4031 Philippines Dela Cruz Assistant Professor, Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Domingo M. Lantican Ave. College, Laguna, 4031 Philippines This paper is focused on the financial expenditures of the undergraduate students in a State University in the Philippines. The methodology used in this study is the actual calculation. The study utilized the descriptive research design to determine the total direct cost of journalism education as it presents the total cost of expenditures per year level. Findings revealed an obvious budgetary constraint for families to send their children to school. Ratio of income to educational direct cost further implies the necessity of some financial assistance/aid in the form of scholarships, grants from the local government and or loans to be given by different organizations, companies, and unions that would help students in countering soaring college education costs. Direct Cost Education Journalism State University