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 IUPUI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at IUPUI was ranked #76 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at IUPUI is $33,582. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at IUPUI, journalism students borrow a median amount of $22,837 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 106 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 90 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |
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