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2023 Most Popular Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York

29 Colleges
$31,564 Avg Salary
$23,720 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree School for You

With 1,053 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, journalism is the #68 most popular major in New York.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in New York ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in New York to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Journalism program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for journalism majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Our analysis found Syracuse University to be the most popular school for journalism students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New York. Located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 52% of the students majoring in journalism at the school are women while 48% are male.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $557.

Read full report on Journalism at Syracuse University

#2

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College at Brockport. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. SUNY Brockport is a moderately-sized public school located in the fringe town of Brockport.

About 50% of the students majoring in journalism at the school are women while 50% are male.

The average amount in student loans that journalism majors at SUNY Brockport take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,373.

Read full report on Journalism at The College at Brockport

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Stony Brook University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular journalism schools in New York. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 57 students majoring in journalism at SUNY Stony Brook, 47% are male and 53% are female.

Journalism majors at SUNY Stony Brook take out an average of $21,389 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Read full report on Journalism at Stony Brook University

#4

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Hofstra University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular journalism schools in New York. Hofstra is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hempstead.

Women make up 65% of the journalism majors at the school.

This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $565, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Journalism at Hofstra University Report

#5

University at Albany

Albany, NY

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University at Albany is a great place for journalism students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 43% of the journalism majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, journalism graduates from UAlbany carry an average student debt load of $21,536. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $189, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Journalism at University at Albany Report

#6

Baruch College

New York, NY

Baruch College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree journalism programs. Baruch is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.

About 72% of the students majoring in journalism at the school are women while 28% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, journalism majors at Baruch accumulate an average of around $18,756 in student debt.

Full Journalism at Baruch College Report

#7

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Ithaca is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ithaca.

About 83% of the students majoring in journalism at the school are women while 17% are male.

Read full report on Journalism at Ithaca College

#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree journalism programs. Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn.

Women make up 69% of the journalism majors at the school.

On average, journalism graduates from Brooklyn College take out $15,187 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Purchase College

Purchase, NY

Purchase College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York list. Purchase College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Purchase.

Women make up 78% of the journalism majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, journalism graduates from Purchase College carry an average student debt load of $23,157.

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#10

Fordham University

Bronx, NY

Fordham University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Of the 24 students majoring in journalism at Fordham U, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Read full report on Journalism at Fordham University

Best Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 506
Maryland 210
New Jersey 267
District of Columbia 170
Delaware 17

One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Journalism

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 66,787
Public Relations & Advertising 21,099
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 17,669
Communication & Journalism (Other) 1,128
Publishing 336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Jfurrer.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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