by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Central Michigan University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Central Michigan University among the top schools in the country for journalism, placing at #168 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 168 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Michigan | 4 of 5 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at Central Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Central Michigan University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Central Michigan University is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 4 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University earn a median of $32,022 a year. This is lower than $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
Find out more about Central Michigan University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Central Michigan University awarded 8 bachelor’s completions in photojournalism in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
