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. Also, learn how SUNY Plattsburgh ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Plattsburgh was ranked #92 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #8 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 92 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Plattsburgh handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,456 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,811 | $1,811 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,320 | $1,320 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,570 | $16,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in journalism from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY Plattsburgh 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 SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Plattsburgh 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 SUNY Plattsburgh Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 58 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 20 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.