by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how BGSU ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,537 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 BGSU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
Of the 14 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from BGSU in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 46 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 25 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 12 |
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