by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for journalism, coming in at #13 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 13 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 7 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 11 |
Here is each degree level offered in journalism at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 18 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $59,279 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,813 in student loans. This is lower than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 18 |
