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Journalism at Gonzaga University

If you are interested in studying Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Gonzaga University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Gonzaga University is in Spokane, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 17 journalism graduations were recorded at Gonzaga University.

Studying Online at Gonzaga University

Online coursework is an option at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Gonzaga University

Rankings can help you compare Gonzaga University’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#4 of 4
Best Value	Washington	#4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#21 of 38
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#35 of 38
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#92 of 206
Best Value	Nationwide	#189 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Gonzaga University

Graduates of Gonzaga University’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,359
2 years	$27,397
3 years	$33,860
4 years	$40,701
5 years	$50,880

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Journalism graduates from Gonzaga University earn a median of $40,701, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from Gonzaga University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Journalism graduates at Gonzaga University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at Gonzaga University are 47% women (8) and 53% men (9).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Gonzaga University

Among the 17 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Gonzaga University, 47% were women (8) and 53% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	2
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Gonzaga University, below 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 Gonzaga University

The Journalism program at Gonzaga University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	11
Broadcast Journalism	6

Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at Gonzaga University work across a variety of fields. 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.