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 Duquesne ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Duquesne was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Duquesne is $29,608. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Duquesne University.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Duquesne in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 61 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 33 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 3 |
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