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 Gonzaga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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Gonzaga was ranked #32 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,359 a year. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gonzaga, 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 Gonzaga University.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Gonzaga in 2021, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gonzaga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 80 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 48 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 32 |
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