by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Mercer ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Mercer was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Mercer University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Mercer, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Mercer University.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from Mercer in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercer University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 22 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1 |
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