by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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NAU holds a strong position among schools offering journalism. Specifically, it ranked #81 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Arizona.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU report a median salary of $37,816 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NAU, journalism students borrow a median amount of $18,062 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU are White. Roughly 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Northern Arizona University.