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. We've also included details on how GaSou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,154 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Georgia Southern University.
Of the 25 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GaSou, about 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 61 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 43 |
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