General Journalism at University of Mississippi
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, consider the program at University of Mississippi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Mississippi sits in University, MS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 general journalism degrees were awarded at University of Mississippi.
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Studying Online at University of Mississippi
Distance learning is available at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Journalism graduates at University of Mississippi, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Journalism graduates at University of Mississippi are 67% women (34) and 33% men (17).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Mississippi
Among the 43 bachelor’s general journalism degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 65% were women (28) and 35% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi, below the national average of 34%.*
General Journalism Master’s Program at University of Mississippi
Of the 8 master’s general journalism degrees awarded at University of Mississippi, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Journalism master’s degree recipients at University of Mississippi, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Students who finish General Journalism program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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