by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Central Michigan University compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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Central Michigan University is a solid choice among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #173 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Central Michigan University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University earn a median of $32,022 a year. This is lower than $61,603, the median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Central Michigan University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,873, the typical median for all majors at Central Michigan University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,750 | $15,030 |
| Fees | $450 | $450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Central Michigan University were White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at Central Michigan University.
This journalism program at Central Michigan University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Photojournalism | 8 |
Central Michigan University conferred 8 completions in photojournalism recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).