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, and more. In addition, we cover how Murray State ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The journalism major at Murray State is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Journalism. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
Learn more about Murray State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Murray State 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 68 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 15 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 11 |