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. We've also included details on how GaSou ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at GaSou was ranked #153 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Journalism Schools | 153 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Southern University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in journalism. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GaSou go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,798 a year. This is less than $34,515, which is the national median of all journalism majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GaSou, journalism students borrow a median amount of $18,244 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all journalism bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $36,539.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GaSou paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,425 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,993 | $10,993 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,474 | $7,474 |
Learn more about GaSou tuition and fees.
Of the 25 journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GaSou, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
GaSou 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 GaSou Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Georgia Southern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 66 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.