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. In addition, we cover how Elon ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at Elon was ranked #42 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 42 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Elon University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of journalism students who receive their bachelor's degree at Elon is $34,105. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism students.
Part-time undergraduates at Elon paid an average of $1,402 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,029 | $44,029 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,478 | $14,478 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 33 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Elon, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Elon University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Elon 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 Elon Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Elon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 176 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 121 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 38 |
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