by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Other Journalism. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Journalism is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at Arizona State University - Tempe. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in journalism, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at ASU - Tempe was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ASU - Tempe paid an average of $1,200 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $765 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,710 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,510 | $13,510 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,430 | $3,430 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at ASU - Tempe in Journalism walked away with an average of $22,225 in student debt. That is 5% lower than the national average of $23,314.
The median early career salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor’s degree from ASU - Tempe is $37,856 per year. That is 27% higher than the national average of $29,851.
Online degrees for the ASU - Tempe 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 ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
About 71.6% of the students who received their BA in journalism in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 66.2%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 43.8% of the journalism bachelor’s degrees at ASU - Tempe in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 34%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 106 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Journalism | 194 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 432 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 45 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 92 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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