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 UMCP 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, UMCP came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in journalism from UMCP. This makes it the #12 most popular school for journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in journalism in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $38,316. This is higher than $31,797, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, journalism students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,614.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the journalism program at UMCP is $725 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $412 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 142 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from UMCP. About 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in journalism from UMCP. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 368 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 5 |
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