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Journalism at Wayne State University

29 Bachelor's Degrees
#159 Overall Quality
$26,591 Bachelor's Salary
Journalism is one of the majors in the communication & journalism program at Wayne State University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Wayne State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.

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Journalism Degrees Available at Wayne State

Wayne State Journalism Rankings

The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools 152
Best Journalism Schools 159

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Journalism Graduates from Wayne State Make?

$26,591 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 Wayne State is $26,591. 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 Wayne State Cost?

$15,464 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Wayne State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Wayne State paid an average of $1,304 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $13,660 $31,354
Fees $1,804 $1,804
Books and Supplies $1,316 $1,316
On Campus Room and Board $11,762 $11,762
On Campus Other Expenses $4,410 $4,410

Learn more about Wayne State tuition and fees.

Wayne State Journalism Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Wayne State in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 13
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 11
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 2

Does Wayne State Offer an Online BA in Journalism?

Wayne State does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wayne State Online Learning page.

Journalism Student Diversity at Wayne State

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 77
Public Relations & Advertising 39
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 20

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