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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, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $56,425
#2 #2 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,195
#3 #3 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 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,280–1,440 Median Starting Salary $57,181
#4 #4 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Dean College Franklin, MA At Dean College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Dance, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Dean College awards 34 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $56,922
#5 #5 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 344 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,641
#6 #6 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 402 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
#7 #7 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 Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 613 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,169
#8 #8 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 216 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,189
#9 #9 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,644
#10 #10 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 184 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#11 #11 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 97 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 21 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $52,732
#12 #12 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 267 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 24 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,093
#13 #13 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $51,463
#14 #14 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Rust College Holly Springs, MS Each year, Rust College awards around 18 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Social Work, Broadcast Journalism, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 710–1,000 Median Starting Salary $50,650
#15 #15 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. The University of Olivet Olivet, MI At The University of Olivet, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,221
#16 #16 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA At the University of Scranton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, the University of Scranton awards 78 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,160–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,621
#17 #17 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY At CUNY Brooklyn College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting. In fact, CUNY Brooklyn College grants 429 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,569
#18 #18 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 990–1,280 Median Starting Salary $52,728
#19 #19 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 251 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,927
#20 #20 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 198 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,168
#21 #21 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Langston University Langston, OK Each year, Langston University awards around 58 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Corrections, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 760–1,040 Median Starting Salary $52,030
#22 #22 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY At State University of New York at Plattsburgh, the three most popular college majors students study are Accounting, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, State University of New York at Plattsburgh awards 120 degrees annually to graduating Accounting students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,631
#23 #23 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY Annually, St Bonaventure University grants around 41 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Accounting, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $58,847
#24 #24 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 261 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,523
#25 #25 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH At Baldwin Wallace University, the most popular majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,297
#26 #26 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 120 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $51,184
#27 #27 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Cameron University Lawton, OK At Cameron University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Cameron University awards 49 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $51,525
#28 #28 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Each year, Oakwood University awards around 18 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include General Studies, Biomedical Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $54,082
#29 #29 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 41 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $55,890
#30 #30 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#31 #31 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 88 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,335
#32 #32 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. North Greenville University Tigerville, SC At North Greenville University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $55,033
#33 #33 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 278 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,077
#34 #34 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Southern Adventist University grants 77 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,836
#35 #35 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI Every year, Spring Arbor University grants around 48 degrees to those majoring in Social Work, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Nursing Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,170 Median Starting Salary $55,289
#36 #36 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX Annually, West Texas A & M University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,160 Median Starting Salary $53,650
#37 #37 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Bloomfield College of Montclair State University Bloomfield, NJ Each year, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University awards about 52 degrees to students majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 780–940 Median Starting Salary $52,594
#38 #38 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, Metropolitan State University of Denver awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $52,782
#39 #39 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Point Park University grants around 63 degrees to students majoring in Dance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Business Administration......view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,109
#40 #40 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Evangel University Springfield, MO At Evangel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,418
#41 #41 Best College for Broadcast Journalism in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,853
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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 711 degrees granted in Broadcast Journalism annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 600 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 57% percent identify as men and 44% 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

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.

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These are the highest paying careers for Broadcast Journalism majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

600

Female Students

261 (43%)

Male Students

339 (56%)

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

46%

80

1,290–1,440

$56,425

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

77%

62

1,140–1,340

$52,195

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

65%

30

1,280–1,440

$57,181

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

74%

14

920–1,110

$56,922

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

83%

39

970–1,210

$53,641

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

60%

36

1,200–1,390

$55,827

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

72%

37

990–1,240

$52,169

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

71%

24

1,110–1,280

$54,189

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

82%

34

930–1,180

$52,644

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

94%

29

970–1,210

$52,611

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

82%

21

850–1,080

$52,732

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

87%

24

1,110–1,320

$56,093

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

19%

18

1,340–1,480

$51,463

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

35%

7

710–1,000

$50,650

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

97%

6

970–1,140

$56,221

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

80%

10

1,160–1,280