by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for journalism majors, GWU came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Washington University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in journalism from GWU. This makes it the #35 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at GWU is $42,777. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from GWU make a median salary of $44,648 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all journalism graduates with a master's is $43,111.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GWU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at George Washington University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from GWU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 10 journalism students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from GWU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 114 |
| Publishing | 59 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 47 |
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