Doctor’s Degrees in Journalism
Featured schools near , edit
Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students 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 | 1,181 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
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
A doctor's degree in journalism is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 8 |
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 | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from Mizzou. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in journalism from UT Austin. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in journalism. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at UMCP.
The 4th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Iowa. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $12,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. The journalism program at Ohio University - Athens Campus awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Explore Major by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 425 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 63 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 19 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 10 |
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
- Image Credit: By Jfurrer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
GradDegree.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© GradDegree.com – All Rights Reserved.