General Journalism at University of Memphis
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 general journalism graduations were recorded at University of Memphis.
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Studying Online at University of Memphis
Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Journalism graduates at University of Memphis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Journalism graduates at University of Memphis are 51% women (25) and 49% men (24).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis
Of the 33 bachelor’s general journalism graduates at University of Memphis, 42% were women (14) and 58% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, higher than the national average of 34%.*
General Journalism Master’s Program at University of Memphis
Among the 16 master’s general journalism degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 69% were women (11) and 31% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Students who finish General Journalism program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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