General Journalism at American University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
American University sits in Washington, DC.
During the most recent reporting year, 77 general journalism graduations were recorded at American University.
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Online Class Availability at American University
Distance learning is available at American University. Of 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Journalism graduates at American University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Journalism graduates at American University are 74% women (57) and 26% men (20).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at American University
Among the 60 bachelor’s general journalism degrees awarded at American University, 75% were women (45) and 25% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, below the national average of 34%.*
General Journalism Master’s Program at American University
Among the 17 master’s general journalism graduates at American University, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at American University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 35% of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at American University, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the General Journalism program at American University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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