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 #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 140 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at BGSU is $41,159. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at BGSU paid an average of $792 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
Learn more about BGSU tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from BGSU in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the BGSU journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BGSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 47 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 34 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.