by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SMU ranks in comparison to other schools with journalism programs.
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The bachelor's program at SMU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 37 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Methodist University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,502 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SMU paid an average of $2,389 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,212 | $57,212 |
| Fees | $7,248 | $7,248 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,230 | $18,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 42 journalism majors earned their bachelor's degree from SMU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Methodist University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SMU 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 SMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Southern Methodist University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 137 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 41 |
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