by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Elon University ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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Elon University ranks competitively among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #37 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Elon University conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Elon University earn a median of $52,310 a year. This is below $66,004, the median for all majors at Elon University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Elon University, journalism students accumulate a median of $19,875 in student loans. This is lower than $21,714, the typical median for all majors at Elon University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,218 | $46,451 |
| Fees | $507 | $507 |
Find out more about Elon University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Elon University are White. Roughly 91% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the journalism majors at Elon University.