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#1 #1 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,217
#2 #2 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 298 degrees per year to Cinematography and Film/Video Production majors....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,270–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,003
#3 #3 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,827
#4 #4 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,904
#5 #5 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,195
#6 #6 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY Annually, St Bonaventure University grants around 33 degrees to students studying Accounting, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Special Education and Teaching, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $58,847
#7 #7 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 309 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,093
#8 #8 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 100 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,240–1,410 Median Starting Salary $56,049
#9 #9 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Business Administration and Management, General, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,168
#10 #10 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $45,425
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Median Starting Salary
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying...view more	100	77%	23	1,110 - 1,310	$62,217
University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 792 degrees to...view more	98	78%	59	1,150 - 1,370	$56,904
University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 435...view more	98	60%	36	1,200 - 1,390	$55,827
Emerson College Boston, MA At Emerson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are...view more	98	47%	17	1,270 - 1,410	$60,003
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college...view more	97	77%	78	1,140 - 1,340	$52,195
St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY Annually, St Bonaventure University grants around 33 degrees to students...view more	96	82%	26	1,090 - 1,300	$58,847
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 309 degrees to...view more	95	87%	43	1,110 - 1,320	$56,093
Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate...view more	90	4%	25	1,510 - 1,590	$45,425
American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	90	62%	28	1,300 - 1,450	$56,168
Hofstra University Hempstead, NY At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	90	68%	18	1,240 - 1,410	$56,049

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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, 9,671 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 Massachusetts 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	$77,800	859	10,315	10,683	4%
Editors	$75,260	2,540	26,739	25,688	-4%
Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$72,270	4,185	40,824	42,336	4%
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$60,280	1,302	12,694	12,282	-3%
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$49,210	107	856	821	-4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Journalism majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

933

Female Students

618 (66%)

Male Students

315 (33%)

White (502, 54%)

Black or African American (126, 14%)

U.S. Nonresident (114, 12%)

Hispanic or Latino (103, 11%)

Two or more races (32, 3%)

Asian (27, 3%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (22, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (7, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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

77%

23

1,110–1,310

$62,217

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

47%

17

1,270–1,410

$60,003

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

60%

36

1,200–1,390

$55,827

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

78%

59

1,150–1,370

$56,904

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

77%

78

1,140–1,340

$52,195

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

82%

26

1,090–1,300

$58,847

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

87%

43

1,110–1,320

$56,093

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

68%

18

1,240–1,410

$56,049

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

62%

28

1,300–1,450

$56,168

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

4%

25

1,510–1,590

$45,425

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