Journalism at Kansas State University
If you are interested in studying Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Kansas State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kansas State University is in Manhattan, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 journalism degrees were granted at Kansas State University.
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Online Class Availability at Kansas State University
Distance learning is available at Kansas State University. Of 20,295 students, 3,365 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,916 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at Kansas State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kansas State University’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 206 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #112 of 206 |
Earnings for Journalism Graduates from Kansas State University
Those who finish Kansas State University’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 | $33,997 |
| 2 years | $32,467 |
| 3 years | $41,422 |
| 4 years | $47,601 |
| 5 years | $54,635 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Journalism graduates from Kansas State University take home a median $47,601, compared with $61,525 for all Kansas State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Journalism graduates from Kansas State University stands at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Journalism graduates at Kansas State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Journalism graduates at Kansas State University are 74% women (48) and 26% men (17).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Kansas State University
Among the 54 bachelor’s journalism graduates at Kansas State University, 70% were women (38) and 30% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
Journalism Master’s Program at Kansas State University
Among the 11 master’s journalism graduates at Kansas State University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Journalism master’s degree recipients at Kansas State University, 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 Kansas State University
This Journalism program at Kansas State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Journalism program at Kansas State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.