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Journalism at Hampton University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Hampton University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Hampton University is located in Hampton, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 16 journalism graduations were recorded at Hampton University.

Studying Online at Hampton University

Online coursework is an option at Hampton University. Of 4,244 students, 542 (13%) studied exclusively online and 98 (2%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Hampton University

These rankings give you a sense of how Hampton University’s Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#3 of 3
Best Value	Virginia	#3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#41 of 46
Best Value	Nationwide	#182 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#185 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Hampton University

Graduates of Hampton 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	$34,913
2 years	$28,236
3 years	$40,416
4 years	$46,581
5 years	$56,384

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from Hampton University report median earnings of $46,581, compared with $54,256 for all Hampton University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Journalism graduates from Hampton University is $26,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Journalism graduates at Hampton University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at Hampton University are 75% women (12) and 25% men (4).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Hampton University

Among the 16 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Hampton University, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	16

Minority students account for 100% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Hampton University, higher 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 Hampton University

This Journalism program at Hampton University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	16

Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Journalism program at Hampton University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.