General Journalism at Michigan State University
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, consider the program at Michigan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 102 general journalism degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.
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Online Class Availability at Michigan State University
Distance learning is available at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) studied exclusively online and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Journalism graduates at Michigan State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Journalism graduates at Michigan State University are 65% women (66) and 35% men (36).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 90 bachelor’s general journalism graduates at Michigan State University, 63% were women (57) and 37% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 26% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
General Journalism Master’s Program at Michigan State University
Of the 12 master’s general journalism degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 75% were women (9) and 25% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at Michigan State 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Those who complete General Journalism program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.