Broadcast Journalism Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 54 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Broadcast Journalism graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Broadcast Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 757 people earned theirBroadcast Journalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Broadcast Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree | 72 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 633 |
| Master’s Degree | 38 |
Earnings of Broadcast Journalism Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism of $49,199 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,675 |
| 4 years | $49,199 |
| 5 years | $57,526 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor’s degrees in Broadcast Journalism. About 56.4% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 357 |
| Women | 276 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Broadcast Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 399 | 63.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 90 | 14.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 5.8% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 10 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Broadcast Journalism Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 82 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Broadcast Journalism students seeking a bachelor's degree is Syracuse University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Brockport is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Onondaga Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morgan State University is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean County College is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Salt Lake Community College is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dean College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Scranton is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Broadcast Journalism that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 9,378 |
| Journalism, Other | 1,098 |
| Photojournalism | 91 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 10 |
| Business and Economic Journalism | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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