by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at SUNY Plattsburgh. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #13 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SUNY Plattsburgh among the top schools in the country for journalism, ranked #156 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 156 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in New York | 16 of 19 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 30 of 35 |
Here is each degree level offered in journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, State University of New York at Plattsburgh handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
SUNY Plattsburgh is a solid choice among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 13 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at SUNY Plattsburgh earn a median of $35,337 a year. This is lower than $54,072, the median for all majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $23,125 in student loans. This is below $24,217, the typical median for all majors at SUNY Plattsburgh.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,965 | $1,965 |
Read more about SUNY Plattsburgh tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 52% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at SUNY Plattsburgh are White. About 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from State University of New York at Plattsburgh with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SUNY Plattsburgh conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in broadcast journalism in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
