Select Type of Degree:

Select State:

#1

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$50,916

#2

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

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$53,387

#3

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

Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH

At Lorain County Community College, only one major is offered: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,395

#4

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

Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA

At Iowa Lakes Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,395

#5

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

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA

At Sacramento City College, only one major is offered: Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,395

#6

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

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA

At Santa Barbara City College, only two majors are offered: Child Care Provider/Assistant, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,395

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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 New York 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.
Less Popular
More Popular

Careers

The highest paying job for Journalism majors is Editors. 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.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Journalism majors.

  1. #2 Editors

Student Demographics

Total Students
17
Female Students
11 (64%)
Male Students
6 (35%)

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.

College Raptor Loading Screen College Raptor Loading Screen