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. Also, learn how Morgan State ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Morgan State was ranked #102 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 102 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morgan State University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Morgan State. This makes it the #54 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 Morgan State is $28,088. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Morgan State, journalism students borrow a median amount of $34,277 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Morgan State is $272 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Morgan State paid an average of $642 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $255 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,587 | $18,800 |
| Fees | $2,531 | $2,531 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,755 | $12,755 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,565 | $3,565 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Morgan State. About 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morgan State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Morgan State 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 Morgan State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from Morgan State. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morgan State University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Morgan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 17 |