by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Journalism. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Journalism is a major offered under the communication and journalism program of study at East Mississippi Community College. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate degree program in journalism, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EMCC paid an average of $265 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $165 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,500 | $6,500 |
| Fees | $240 | $240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $4,970 | $4,970 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,465 | $3,465 |
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If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that EMCC offers online options in its journalism associate degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EMCC Online Learning page.
About 50.0% of the students who received their AA in journalism in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 56.6%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 75.0% of the journalism associate degrees at EMCC in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 65%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 4 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to journalism.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 9 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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