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#1 #1 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Vermont State University Randolph, VT Annually, Vermont State University awards about 90 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,060 Median Starting Salary $54,395
#2 #2 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Onondaga Community College Syracuse, NY At Onondaga Community College, the most popular majors students study are Humanities/Humanistic Studies, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Onondaga Community College awards 102 degrees per year to Humanities/Humanistic Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#3 #3 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Ocean County College Toms River, NJ At Ocean County College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#4 #4 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 954 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#5 #5 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 456 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#6 #6 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI Each year, Washtenaw Community College awards around 239 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#7 #7 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA At Western Iowa Tech Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Criminal Justice/Police Science....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#8 #8 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#9 #9 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. San Diego City College San Diego, CA At San Diego City College, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, San Diego City College grants 96 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#10 #10 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. South Plains College Levelland, TX Each year, South Plains College awards about 386 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement......view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
#11 #11 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Butler Community College El Dorado, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,395
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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 814 degrees granted in Broadcast Journalism annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 63 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 51% percent identify as men and 49% 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.

Popularity of Broadcast Journalism Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Broadcast Journalism majors is Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for specific positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Broadcast Journalism can prepare you for is Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys.

Top Paying Careers

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Student Demographics

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Female Students

31 (49%)

Male Students

32 (50%)

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