by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northeastern University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Northeastern University as a strong choice for journalism, placing at #39 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 39 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 7 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the New England Region | 4 of 11 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in journalism at Northeastern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northeastern University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Northeastern University ranks competitively among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,306 a year. This is lower than $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $24,313 in student loans. This is lower than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
Learn more about Northeastern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Northeastern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 7 |
