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 Emerson ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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Emerson is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 184 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 14 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emerson College handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 114 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Emerson. This makes it the #25 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 Emerson is $39,703. 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 Emerson is $1,117 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Emerson paid an average of $1,682 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $53,824 | $53,824 |
| Fees | $992 | $992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,310 | $20,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,710 | $3,710 |
Learn more about Emerson tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Emerson. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Emerson 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 Emerson Online Learning page.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from Emerson make a median salary of $43,011 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,692.
The journalism program at Emerson awarded 13 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 31% of these degrees went to men with the other 69% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Emerson College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 60 |
| Publishing | 42 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.