General Journalism at Salem State University
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, consider the program at Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University sits in Salem, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 general journalism degrees were awarded at Salem State University.
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Online Class Availability at Salem State University
Many students take online classes at Salem State University. Among 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Journalism graduates at Salem State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Journalism graduates at Salem State University are 50% women (3) and 50% men (3).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 6 bachelor’s general journalism degrees awarded at Salem State University, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below 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
Graduates of the General Journalism program at Salem State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.