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. We've also included details on how UMaine ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at UMaine was ranked #237 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maine handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMaine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,203 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 UMaine, journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,845 for all journalism majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Maine.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to 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 University of Maine with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 55 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 20 |
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