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 Ithaca ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Ithaca was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ithaca College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ithaca go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,131 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ithaca, 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 Ithaca College.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Ithaca in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ithaca College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 147 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 142 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 8 |
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