by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Emerson compares to other colleges that offer journalism.
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Emerson is in the top 10% of the country for journalism. More specifically it was ranked #81 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emerson College conferred 67 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at Emerson earn a median of $54,386 a year. This is above $50,784, the median for all majors at Emerson.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Emerson, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,580 in student loans. This is below $24,813, the typical median for all majors at Emerson.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,264 | $56,032 |
| Fees | $1,024 | $1,024 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Emerson are White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of journalism master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of journalism master’s degree graduates at Emerson were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emerson College with a master’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Emerson College.