by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Marquette University stacks up against peers offering journalism.
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Marquette University ranks competitively among schools offering journalism. In particular, it placed #60 out of 206 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the most recent reporting year, Marquette University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marquette University report a median salary of $51,254 a year. This is lower than $77,992, the median for all majors at Marquette University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Marquette University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $24,122, the typical median for all majors at Marquette University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,970 | $50,070 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
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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 largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at Marquette University are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Marquette University.