Journalism at Emerson College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Emerson College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Emerson College is in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 79 journalism degrees were granted at Emerson College.
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Online Class Availability at Emerson College
Online coursework is an option at Emerson College. Among 5,263 students, 599 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 533 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at Emerson College
These rankings give you a sense of how Emerson College’s Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #205 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Emerson College
Those who finish Emerson College’s Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,675 |
| 2 years | $39,293 |
| 3 years | $44,206 |
| 4 years | $54,386 |
| 5 years | $63,283 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Journalism graduates from Emerson College report median earnings of $54,386, compared with $50,784 for all Emerson College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Journalism graduates from Emerson College is $24,580.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Journalism graduates at Emerson College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at Emerson College are 70% women (55) and 30% men (24).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Emerson College
Of the 67 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Emerson College, 72% were women (48) and 28% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Emerson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Emerson College, below the national average of 35%.*
Journalism Master’s Program at Emerson College
Of the 12 master’s journalism graduates at Emerson College, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism master’s degree recipients at Emerson College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Journalism master’s degree recipients at Emerson College, below the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Emerson College
The Journalism program at Emerson College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 79 |
Top-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at Emerson College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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