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 SUNY New Paltz ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, journalism students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,845.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at SUNY New Paltz.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from SUNY New Paltz in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 129 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 84 |
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