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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at USU was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Utah State University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $35,765. This is higher than $31,781, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $16,710 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 Utah State University.
Of the 52 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from USU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USU 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 Utah State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 59 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 27 |
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