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Journalism at Samford University

Samford University graduates about 36 journalism majors a year, 4% of its graduating class. That puts it 178th of 271 schools we score for journalism, a solid program at 45 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $51,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.87×).

45/100Solid#178 of 271 for journalism →
Graduates a year364% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$51,0000.87× the same major nationally
Admit rate82%whole school
SAT middle 50%1080–1270whole school

Where journalism happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Dorm 18 · Athletics 5 · Library 2 · Academic 2 · Chapel 1.

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Nearby in the journalism ranking

  1. University of Minnesota–Duluth 46
  2. Harding University 46
  3. Elmhurst University 46
  4. Wichita State University 46
  5. Baldwin Wallace University 45
  6. The Master's University and Seminary 45
  7. Appalachian State University 45
  8. California State University–Los Angeles 45

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares Samford University with every school we score in journalism. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (25%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (20%) and the size of the program (15%, capped so size alone can't win). 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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