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 Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Temple was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Temple University handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in journalism from Temple. This makes it the #30 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 Temple is $30,959. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Temple, journalism students borrow a median amount of $51,693 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,539 for all journalism majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at Temple is $570 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Temple was $1,388 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $833 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,023 | $36,280 |
| Fees | $968 | $968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,968 | $16,968 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,466 | $4,466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of journalism bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Temple are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Temple 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 Temple Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in journalism from Temple in 2022 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Temple University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 285 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 238 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 133 |
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