by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Quinnipiac ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Quinnipiac was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Quinnipiac University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Quinnipiac. This makes it the #20 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 Quinnipiac is $40,184. 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 Quinnipiac was $1,160 per credit hour 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 | $50,400 | $50,400 |
| Fees | $2,690 | $2,690 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,470 | $16,470 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,660 | $2,660 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 students earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Quinnipiac. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Quinnipiac University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac Online Learning page.
Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Journalism from Quinnipiac in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Quinnipiac University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Quinnipiac University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 107 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 61 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 34 |
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