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Journalism Schools in Kansas

24 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Journalism is the 75th most popular major in the state out of a total 177 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Kansas

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 24

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Kansas

There are 2,250 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Kansas

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $47,180, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Kansas that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at KU.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,433. In their early career, K -State grads earn an average salary of $43,557.

Journalism Careers in KS

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Communications Professors 8% $68,370
Film and Video Editors 0% $43,470
Writers and Authors -4% $51,520
Editors -7% $46,640
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $34,970
Radio and Television Announcers -23% $26,610
Photographers -24% $33,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Communication & Media Studies 40
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 37
Public Relations & Advertising 14

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