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 Lehman ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Lehman was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lehman College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Lehman is $26,319. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Lehman was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Learn more about Lehman tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Lehman. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehman College with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Lehman 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 Lehman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Lehman College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.