Doctor’s Degrees in Journalism
Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 14 people earned their doctor's degree in journalism. This makes it the 202nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,525 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for journalism majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in journalism. About 78.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 11 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 6 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in journalism. Learn more about the most popular 6 below:
The most popular school in the United States for journalism students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from Mizzou. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The most popular school in the United States for journalism students seekinga doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from UT Austin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in journalism. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from UMCP. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from Iowa.
The 5th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio University - Athens Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from OHIO Athens. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 573 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 57 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 36 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 5 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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