General Journalism at Washington and Lee University
If you are interested in studying General Journalism, take a look at what Washington and Lee University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington and Lee University is located in Lexington, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 14 general journalism degrees were awarded at Washington and Lee University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of General Journalism graduates at Washington and Lee University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Journalism graduates at Washington and Lee University are 43% women (6) and 57% men (8).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Washington and Lee University
Among the 14 bachelor’s general journalism graduates at Washington and Lee University, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington and Lee University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 29% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington and Lee 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.
Top-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Those who complete General Journalism program at Washington and Lee University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Journalism majors, 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.