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Journalism at Central Michigan University

If you are interested in studying Journalism, consider the program at Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 journalism degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University.

Online & Distance Learning at Central Michigan University

Online coursework is an option at Central Michigan University. Among 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s Journalism program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Michigan	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#4 of 5
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#15 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#28 of 30
Best Value	Nationwide	#99 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Central Michigan University

Graduates of Central Michigan University’s Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,827
2 years	$25,194
3 years	$30,533
4 years	$32,022
5 years	$38,638

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Journalism graduates from Central Michigan University report median earnings of $32,022, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Journalism graduates from Central Michigan University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Journalism graduates at Central Michigan University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at Central Michigan University are 82% women (18) and 18% men (4).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Central Michigan University

Of the 22 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Central Michigan University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 41% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Michigan 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.

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Central Michigan University

The Journalism program at Central Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	14
Photojournalism	8

Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Journalism majors, 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.