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 Eastern Michigan ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #172 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $27,367. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan, journalism students borrow a median amount of $30,735 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 Eastern Michigan University.
Of the 11 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Eastern Michigan, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 133 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 28 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 16 |
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