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Journalism at University of Scranton

If you are interested in studying Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Scranton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Scranton is in Scranton, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 13 journalism graduations were recorded at University of Scranton.

Studying Online at University of Scranton

Online coursework is an option at University of Scranton. Of 4,724 students, 449 (10%) studied exclusively online and 151 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Journalism Rankings at University of Scranton

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 35
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#25 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#104 of 206
Best Value	Nationwide	#173 of 206

Earnings for Journalism Graduates from University of Scranton

Graduates of University of Scranton’s Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,920

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Journalism graduates from University of Scranton is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Journalism graduates at University of Scranton, by degree type.

Program-wide, Journalism graduates at University of Scranton are 38% women (5) and 62% men (8).

Journalism Bachelor’s Program at University of Scranton

Of the 13 bachelor’s journalism graduates at University of Scranton, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Scranton, lower 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 University of Scranton

The Journalism program at University of Scranton includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Broadcast Journalism	13

Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Journalism program at University of Scranton pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.