by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MSU highly for journalism, ranked #44 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 44 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Michigan | 1 of 5 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 of 29 |
The following degree levels are offered in journalism at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 90 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 90 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
MSU is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 5 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 35 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $49,786 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,985 in student loans. This is below $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at MSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 12 |
