Undergraduate Certificates in Journalism
Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 35 people earned their undergraduate certificate in journalism. 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 Undergraduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding an undergraduate certificate in journalism is $36,530. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $36,530 and the high is $36,530.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for journalism students who are undergraduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in journalism. About 65.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 23 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism undergraduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 1,415 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 146 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 64 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 3 |
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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