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Emerson is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emerson College handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in general journalism. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Emerson. This makes it the #19 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Emerson College.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in 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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in General Journalism from Emerson in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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