General Journalism at Murray State University
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Murray State University is located in Murray, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 general journalism degrees were granted at Murray State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University
Many students take online classes at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Journalism graduates at Murray State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Journalism graduates at Murray State University are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University
Among the 6 bachelor’s general journalism graduates at Murray State University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Those who complete General Journalism program at Murray State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Journalism graduates, 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
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