Below are the key facts about this program at Baylor University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Baylor University as a strong choice for journalism, placing at #33 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 33 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Texas | 5 of 11 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 21 |
The following degree levels are available for journalism at Baylor University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Baylor University awarded 63 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Baylor University is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Baylor University earn a median of $51,918 a year. This is below $68,798, the median for all majors at Baylor University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Baylor University, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $23,959 in student loans. This is lower than $24,086, the typical median for all majors at Baylor University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,232 | $58,100 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Baylor University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Baylor University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 10 |