by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Salem State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #231 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Salem State University.
Of the 10 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Salem State in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 14 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2 |
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