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Journalism Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 275 students earned their Journalism degrees in IN.

A Journalism major is the 84th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Indiana

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 264
Master’s Degree 7
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Indiana

There are 4,960 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $46,830, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Indiana that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
21,597 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
4,678 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

#5

Franklin College

Franklin
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
994 Total Students

An average student at Franklin College of Indiana will pay a net price of $20,535. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Taylor U grads earn an average salary of $38,679.

#7

Butler University

Indianapolis
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
5,544 Total Students

An average student at Butler will pay a net price of $39,430. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Butler grads earn an average salary of $57,454.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,901 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,060.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,203 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending USI will pay a net price of $13,481. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#8

Vincennes University

Vincennes
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
16,048 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $11,518. Graduates earn an average $32,546 after graduation.

Journalism Careers in IN

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 16% $0
Communications Professors 10% $0
Writers and Authors 7% $51,070
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $54,560
Editors -6% $47,870
Radio and Television Announcers -12% $29,300
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $37,920
Photographers -31% $31,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Communication & Media Studies 1,600
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 509
Public Relations & Advertising 322
Other Communication & Journalism 9

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