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About Journalism

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.

Students who are passionate about Journalism can study up to a Post masters certificate. Currently, 10,260 students are granted some level of degree in Journalism around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Journalism in the state of California compared to any other state. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Journalism is $40,700.

Popularity of Journalism Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Journalism degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Journalism majors is Proofreaders and Copy Markers. But, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Journalism can prepare you for is Proofreaders and Copy Markers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Journalism majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Journalism majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
537
Female Students
307 (57%)
Male Students
230 (42%)
Hispanic or Latino (233, 43%)
White (171, 32%)
Black or African American (46, 9%)
Asian (32, 6%)
Two or more races (26, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (20, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (7, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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