Doctor’s Degrees in Journalism
Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14 people earned their doctor's degree in journalism. This earns it the #202 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,026 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,525 |
| Associate Degree | 545 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for journalism majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in journalism. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in journalism. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
University of Missouri - Columbia tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from Mizzou. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from UT Austin. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from UMCP. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in journalism. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from Iowa.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in journalism. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from OHIO Athens. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 573 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 57 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 36 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 5 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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