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#1 #1 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $56,425
#2 #2 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $53,272
#3 #3 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#4 #4 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK the University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $18,055 Median Starting Salary $52,644
#5 #5 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Generally, Minnesota State University Moorhead is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,939 Median Starting Salary $57,335
#6 #6 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,387 Median Starting Salary $55,979
#7 #7 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Western Kentucky University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,625 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#8 #8 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,605 Median Starting Salary $55,772
#9 #9 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. St. John's University-New York Queens, NY St- John's University-New York is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $26,052 Median Starting Salary $53,998
#10 #10 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Point Park University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 6,030 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,702 Median Starting Salary $55,109
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About Photojournalism

A program that focuses on the use of still and motion photography in journalism and prepares individuals to function as news photographers and photographic editors. Includes instruction in photography, journalism, studio procedures and techniques, camera and equipment operation and technique, news editing, print and film editing, news scene composition, subject surveillance, media law and policy, news team field operations, and professional standards and ethics.

For all the 110 degrees granted in Photojournalism annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 88 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 73% percent identify as women and 27% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Photojournalism, Ohio has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Photojournalism is $38,400.

Popularity of Photojournalism Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Photojournalism majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Photographers, News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists and Film and Video Editors. Additionally, Photojournalism graduates may find a top paying job, such as Film and Video Editors or News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Photojournalism majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Photojournalism majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

Female Students

64 (72%)

Male Students

24 (27%)

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Photojournalism

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

52%

12

1,280–1,430

$43,651

$56,425

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

49%

10

1,360–1,500

$42,723

$53,272

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

87%

20

1,110–1,280

$20,207

$54,953

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

70%

15

970–1,180

$18,055

$52,644

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

57%

4

980–1,190

$17,939

$57,335

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

95%

5

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$28,387

$55,979

#7 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S.

97%

8

970–1,210

$12,625

$52,611

#8 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S.

79%

8

1,000–1,230

$15,605

$55,772

#9 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S.

85%

5

1,120–1,320

$26,052

$53,998

#10 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S.

82%

1

1,030–1,250

$24,702

$55,109

About Photojournalism

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