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#1 #1 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Information Science/Studies, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $51,520 Median Starting Salary $56,425
#2 #2 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 250 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,343 Median Starting Salary $54,189
#3 #3 Best College for Broadcast 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 45 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $19,900 Median Starting Salary $52,195
#4 #4 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 439 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Public Health, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,068 Median Starting Salary $55,827
#5 #5 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 870–1,080 Est. Net Price * $15,350 Median Starting Salary $52,732
#6 #6 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Est. Net Price * $48,037 Median Starting Salary $57,181
#7 #7 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#8 #8 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $53,641
#9 #9 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 627 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,675 Median Starting Salary $52,169
#10 #10 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $51,463
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	100	42%	53	1,280 - 1,430	$51,520	$56,425
SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are...view more	88	71%	31	1,070 - 1,240	$15,343	$54,189
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college...view more	88	77%	45	1,140 - 1,340	$19,900	$52,195
University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 439...view more	87	62%	41	1,210 - 1,400	$26,068	$55,827
Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 77 degrees to students...view more	85	83%	24	870 - 1,080	$15,350	$52,732
Chapman University Orange, CA At Chapman University, the three most popular college majors students study...view more	84	56%	25	1,270 - 1,430	$48,037	$57,181
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those...view more	79	97%	35	880 - 1,040	$12,054	$52,611
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 384 degrees to students...view more	79	96%	30	1,010 - 1,210	$8,151	$53,641
University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	78	72%	50	990 - 1,240	$14,675	$52,169
University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	78	19%	24	1,350 - 1,470	$41,028	$51,463

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About Broadcast Journalism

A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television, and video/film media; and that prepares individuals to be professional broadcast journalists, editors, producers, directors, and managers. Includes instruction in the principles of broadcast technology; broadcast reporting; on- and off-camera and microphone procedures and techniques; program, sound, and video/film editing; program design and production; media law and policy; and professional standards and ethics.

For all the 747 degrees granted in Broadcast Journalism annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 648 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 54% percent identify as men and 46% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Broadcast Journalism, New York has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism is $37,000.

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Careers

For Broadcast Journalism majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Writers and Authors, Editors and News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists. Additionally, Broadcast Journalism graduates may find a top paying job, such as Communications Teachers, Postsecondary or Editors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Broadcast 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%
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$44,890	1,111	12,963	11,482	-11%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Broadcast Journalism majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

648

Female Students

295 (45%)

Male Students

353 (54%)

White (381, 59%)

Black or African American (109, 17%)

Hispanic or Latino (72, 11%)

Two or more races (32, 5%)

Asian (21, 3%)

U.S. Nonresident (15, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (15, 2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (2, <1%)

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

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

42%

53

1,280–1,430

$51,520

$56,425

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

71%

31

1,070–1,240

$15,343

$54,189

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

77%

45

1,140–1,340

$19,900

$52,195

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

62%

41

1,210–1,400

$26,068

$55,827

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

83%

24

870–1,080

$15,350

$52,732

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

56%

25

1,270–1,430

$48,037

$57,181

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

97%

35

880–1,040

$12,054

$52,611

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

96%

30

1,010–1,210

$8,151

$53,641

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

72%

50

990–1,240

$14,675

$52,169

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

19%

24

1,350–1,470

$41,028

$51,463

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