Journalism at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Journalism, consider the program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 journalism graduations were recorded at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Among 17,594 students, 2,479 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,920 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’s Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 30 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #22 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #140 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,537 |
| 2 years | $30,228 |
| 3 years | $30,043 |
| 4 years | $42,357 |
| 5 years | $45,711 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Journalism graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus take home a median $42,357, compared with $53,424 for all Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Journalism graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Of the 12 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
The Journalism program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 11 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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