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Journalism at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

If you plan to study Journalism, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 92 journalism degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Massachusetts	#2 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#4 of 7
Best Value	New England (Region)	#5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#6 of 12
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 206
Best Value	Nationwide	#151 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,153
2 years	$33,281
3 years	$46,250
4 years	$47,930
5 years	$58,874

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst report median earnings of $47,930, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Journalism graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst stands at $25,447.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Journalism graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 62% women (57) and 38% men (35).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 88 bachelor’s journalism graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 61% were women (54) and 39% were men (34).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	63
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	5
Asian	2
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 25% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 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.

More Specific Journalism Concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

This Journalism program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Journalism	92

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Journalism program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.