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 Gonzaga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Gonzaga was ranked #51 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 51 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,767 a year. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Gonzaga paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,540 | $52,540 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,080 | $15,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,287 | $4,287 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gonzaga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Gonzaga University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 69 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 36 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.