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Journalism at Northeastern State University

If you plan to study Journalism, take a look at what Northeastern State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northeastern State University is located in Tahlequah, OK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 journalism graduations were recorded at Northeastern State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern State University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern State University. Of 6,751 students, 2,733 (40%) studied exclusively online and 2,894 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at Northeastern State University

Rankings can help you compare Northeastern State University’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Oklahoma	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Oklahoma	#3 of 5
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#4 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#17 of 21
Best Value	Nationwide	#43 of 206
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#138 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Northeastern State University

Students who complete Northeastern State University’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$31,510
2 years	$30,771
4 years	$39,500

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from Northeastern State University take home a median $39,500, compared with $55,657 for all Northeastern State University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Journalism graduates at Northeastern State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at Northeastern State University are 64% women (9) and 36% men (5).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern State University

Among the 14 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Northeastern State University, 64% were women (9) and 36% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
American Indian / Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 43% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern State 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 Northeastern State University

This Journalism program at Northeastern State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	14

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Journalism program at Northeastern State University pursue many career paths. Here 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.