by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Emerson. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Emerson as a strong choice for journalism, ranked #45 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 45 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 7 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 11 |
The following degree levels are available for journalism at Emerson, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 67 |
| Master’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Emerson College conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Emerson is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Emerson earn a median of $54,386 a year. This is above $50,784, the median for all majors at Emerson.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Emerson, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,580 in student loans. This is below $24,813, the typical median for all majors at Emerson.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,264 | $56,032 |
| Fees | $1,024 | $1,024 |
Learn more about Emerson tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 28% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Emerson are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Emerson. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 12 |
