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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
#11 #11 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 24 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,415
#12 #12 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 29 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $52,556
#13 #13 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $48,482
#14 #14 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 672 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $54,855
#15 #15 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Full Sail University Winter Park, FL At Full Sail University, the three most popular college majors students study are Human Computer Interaction, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other, and Digital Arts. In fact, Full Sail University grants 572 degrees every year to Human Computer Interaction majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#16 #16 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Georgetown University Washington, DC At Georgetown University, the most popular majors students study are International Relations and Affairs, Finance, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Georgetown University grants 283 degrees annually to International Relations and Affairs majors....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,400–1,550 Median Starting Salary $53,177
#17 #17 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 524 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $50,787
#18 #18 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 273 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,706
#19 #19 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $54,643
#20 #20 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 17 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $50,854
#21 #21 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Memphis Memphis, TN Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 390 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,905
#22 #22 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 194 degrees to students majoring in Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $54,567
#23 #23 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 645 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,350–1,480 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#24 #24 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 239 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,624
#25 #25 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Springfield grants around 105 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,683
#26 #26 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $53,513
#27 #27 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 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#28 #28 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 497 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,839
#29 #29 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 567 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $52,917
#30 #30 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,169
#31 #31 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 98 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $52,732
#32 #32 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,586
#33 #33 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Median Starting Salary $50,660
#34 #34 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,071
#35 #35 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1201 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,564
#36 #36 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,164
#37 #37 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $56,437
#38 #38 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,449
#39 #39 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 213 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $51,463
#40 #40 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, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,474
#41 #41 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,646
#42 #42 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $51,752
#43 #43 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,233
#44 #44 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $52,819
#45 #45 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 71 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,109
#46 #46 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,576
#47 #47 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,583
#48 #48 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Regent University Virginia Beach, VA Each year, Regent University grants about 122 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Lay Ministry....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,489
#49 #49 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other. In fact, Marshall University grants 166 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,687
#50 #50 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 197 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $51,421
#51 #51 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO Each year, Lindenwood University awards about 186 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,777
#52 #52 Best College for Journalism in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
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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.

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%)

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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

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

84%

24

1,100–1,320

$56,415

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

45%

29

1,400–1,540

$52,556

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

10%

72

1,440–1,550

$48,482

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

11%

46

1,430–1,530

$54,855

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

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$54,395

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

13%

23

1,400–1,550