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Journalism Schools in Kansas

347 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 25th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 323
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Kansas

There are 2,250 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Kansas

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $47,180, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Kansas that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. In their early career, KU grads earn an average salary of $46,973.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,859.

Journalism Careers in KS

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Communications Professors 8% $68,370
Film and Video Editors 0% $43,470
Writers and Authors -4% $51,520
Editors -7% $46,640
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $34,970
Radio and Television Announcers -23% $26,610
Photographers -24% $33,640

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Communication & Media Studies 490
Public Relations & Advertising 107
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 47
Other Communication & Journalism 24

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