by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Baruch ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Baruch was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #10 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Baruch College handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Baruch is $22,839. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Baruch was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $534 | $534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about Baruch tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Baruch. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Baruch College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Baruch 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 Baruch Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Baruch College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 84 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.