We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #174 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Murray State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Public Relations & Advertising | 86 |
Communication & Media Studies | 12 |
Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 8 |