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#1 #1 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,290–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,297 Median Starting Salary $52,474
#2 #2 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 390 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $56,904
#3 #3 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 216 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,322 Median Starting Salary $54,706
#4 #4 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 208 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $52,195
#5 #5 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Every year, the University of West Georgia awards about 176 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 111 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,962 Median Starting Salary $53,082
#6 #6 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Emerson College Boston, MA At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Creative Writing, and Journalism. In fact, Emerson College grants 359 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 108 SAT Score 1,290–1,430 Est. Net Price * $50,703 Median Starting Salary $60,003
#7 #7 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Augustana College Rock Island, IL At Augustana College, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Augustana College grants 64 degrees per year to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $24,695 Median Starting Salary $61,432
#8 #8 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 150 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,691 Median Starting Salary $54,567
#9 #9 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $23,917 Median Starting Salary $52,917
#10 #10 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Georgia State University Atlanta, GA Each year, Georgia State University grants about 448 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 164 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,390 Median Starting Salary $50,038
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Emerson College Boston, MA At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are...view more	100	47%	108	1,290 - 1,430	$50,703	$60,003
University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 degrees to...view more	98	77%	390	1,150 - 1,340	$20,006	$56,904
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college...view more	98	77%	208	1,140 - 1,340	$19,900	$52,195
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those...view more	96	88%	216	1,080 - 1,290	$18,322	$54,706
University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those...view more	93	85%	132	1,130 - 1,370	$23,917	$52,917
Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more	93	11%	104	1,410 - 1,520	$27,551	$54,855
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to...view more	91	44%	159	1,330 - 1,460	$14,216	$57,453
West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students...view more	89	87%	150	1,020 - 1,240	$13,691	$54,567
Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 116 degrees to...view more	88	88%	80	1,070 - 1,240	$19,769	$58,209
University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees...view more	86	45%	142	1,380 - 1,520	$15,833	$52,556

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.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Journalism majors is Communications Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain careers. A career that is in high need that a degree in Journalism can prepare you for is Writers and Authors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Journalism majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,910	431	5,174	5,359	4%
Editors	$75,020	6,426	67,643	64,984	-4%
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$73,690	7,548	73,634	76,361	4%
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$57,500	3,618	35,275	34,129	-3%
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$48,790	354	2,836	2,718	-4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Journalism majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

8,829

Female Students

5,908 (66%)

Male Students

2,921 (33%)

White (5,296, 60%)

Hispanic or Latino (1,377, 16%)

Black or African American (1,088, 12%)

Two or more races (383, 4%)

Asian (315, 4%)

U.S. Nonresident (215, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (117, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (25, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (13, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

44%

58

1,290–1,510

$14,297

$52,474

#2 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

77%

390

1,150–1,340

$20,006

$56,904

#3 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

88%

216

1,080–1,290

$18,322

$54,706

#4 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

77%

208

1,140–1,340

$19,900

$52,195

#5 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

49%

111

930–1,140

$14,962

$53,082

#6 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

47%

108

1,290–1,430

$50,703

$60,003

#7 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

68%

12

1,030–1,270

$24,695

$61,432

#8 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

87%

150

1,020–1,240

$13,691

$54,567

#9 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

85%

132

1,130–1,370

$23,917

$52,917

#10 Best College for Journalism in the U.S.

62%

164

1,040–1,270

$16,390

$50,038

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Student Demographics

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