by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ASU - Tempe ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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ASU - Tempe was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Arizona.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arizona State University - Tempe handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in journalism from ASU - Tempe. This makes it the #6 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,605 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ASU - Tempe, journalism students borrow a median amount of $60,082 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at ASU - Tempe is $572 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ASU - Tempe was $1,310 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $808 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,308 | $31,450 |
| Fees | $743 | $743 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,091 | $16,091 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,808 | $3,808 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from ASU - Tempe. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 12 |
ASU - Tempe does not offer an online option for its journalism bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ASU - Tempe Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's journalism program at ASU - Tempe make a median salary of $43,647. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,692.
The journalism program at ASU - Tempe awarded 50 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ASU - Tempe are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arizona State University - Tempe with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Arizona State University - Tempe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 407 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 139 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 85 |
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