by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #22 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for journalism majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 22 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 93 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst is $37,091. This is higher than $34,515, which is the national median for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Amherst was $1,605 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 321 |
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