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 Syracuse ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for journalism majors, Syracuse came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Journalism Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Journalism Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Syracuse University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 141 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 92 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse. This makes it the #2 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 Syracuse is $40,757. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Syracuse is $696 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Syracuse paid an average of $2,669 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 | $61,310 | $61,310 |
| Fees | $1,751 | $1,751 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,444 | $18,444 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,952 | $1,952 |
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The journalism program at Syracuse awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Syracuse are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Syracuse 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 Syracuse Online Learning page.
Journalism majors graduating with a master's degree from Syracuse make a median salary of $41,856 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,692.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 70 journalism majors earned their master's degree from Syracuse. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Syracuse University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 358 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 169 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 157 |
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