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 Baylor ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Baylor was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 29 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baylor University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Baylor. This makes it the #60 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baylor is $35,675. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Baylor, journalism students borrow a median amount of $59,074 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 Baylor is $571 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Baylor paid an average of $2,285 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,844 | $54,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,235 | $14,235 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,752 | $3,752 |
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Of the 67 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Baylor in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Baylor are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Baylor journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Baylor Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in journalism from Baylor. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baylor University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Baylor University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 183 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 4 |
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