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. Also, learn how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #14 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,260 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,781 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, journalism students borrow a median amount of $23,125 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 Plattsburgh.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2021, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 60 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 16 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 |
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