by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Columbia is in the top 1% of the country for journalism students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2021, 133 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $44,977 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all journalism graduates with a master's is $43,111.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 133 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from Columbia in 2021, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 92 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 14 |
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