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#1

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

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,230–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$50,854
#2

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

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1396 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$54,953
#3

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

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$52,556
#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

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$56,904
#5

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

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 393 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$56,415
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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 Texas 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 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary.

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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
14
Female Students
11 (78%)
Male Students
3 (21%)

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