by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #17 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Purchase College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,684 a year. This is less than $31,781, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,947 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 Purchase College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Purchase College. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 57 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
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