by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Marshall University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Marshall University among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #187 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 187 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in West Virginia | 2 of 2 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 46 |
The following degree levels are granted in journalism at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Marshall University awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Marshall University is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 2 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marshall University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,792 a year. This is lower than $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $26,662 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
Learn more about Marshall University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
