by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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UMass Amherst is in the top 15% of the country for journalism. In particular, it placed #51 out of 178 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 88 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMass Amherst report a median salary of $47,930 a year. This is lower than $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMass Amherst, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $25,447 in student loans. This is higher than $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.