Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ATU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas Tech University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ATU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,577 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ATU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Arkansas Tech University.
Of the 16 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from ATU in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor's in journalism.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication & Media Studies | 21 |
Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
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