by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston U is in the top 1% of the country for journalism students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 2 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Boston U. This makes it the #8 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,857 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Boston U is $616 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Boston U. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Boston U 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 Boston U Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's journalism program at Boston U make a median salary of $59,418. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all journalism graduates with a master's is $50,692.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of journalism master's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 404 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 279 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 192 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.