by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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 Auburn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Auburn was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Auburn University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Auburn is $30,959. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Auburn, journalism students borrow a median amount of $20,500 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 Auburn University.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Auburn in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Auburn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 169 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 70 |
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