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Journalism at Mercer University

9 Bachelor's Degrees
#144 Overall Quality
$32,807 Bachelor's Salary
The Journalism major is part of the communication & journalism program at Mercer University.

We'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 Mercer ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.

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Journalism Degrees Available at Mercer

Mercer Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 138
Best Journalism Schools 144

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mercer University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Journalism Graduates from Mercer Make?

$32,807 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Journalism Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mercer is $32,807. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Journalism from Mercer Cost?

$33,380 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Mercer Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mercer paid an average of $1,353 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $33,080 $33,080
Fees $300 $300
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $14,528 $14,528
On Campus Other Expenses $2,864 $2,864

Learn more about Mercer tuition and fees.

Mercer Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mercer. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 22% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in journalism.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Does Mercer Offer an Online BA in Journalism?

Online degrees for the Mercer journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Mercer Online Learning page.

Mercer Journalism Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Mercer University.

Majors Similar to Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 37
Public Relations & Advertising 10

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