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 Canisius ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Canisius was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 111 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Canisius College handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Canisius is $34,766. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Canisius was $900 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,100 | $31,100 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,160 | $13,160 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Canisius tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Canisius 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 Canisius Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Canisius College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 18 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.