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#1 #1 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $54,953
#2 #2 Best College for Photojournalism 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $52,644
#3 #3 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,979
#4 #4 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Economics, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $56,425
#5 #5 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $53,272
#6 #6 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Oakwood University Huntsville, AL Each year, Oakwood University awards around 21 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $54,082
#7 #7 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,611
#8 #8 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,168
#9 #9 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,772
#10 #10 Best College for Photojournalism in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,335
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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 64 degrees granted in Photojournalism annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 49 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 63% percent identify as women and 37% 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

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Student Demographics

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Female Students

31 (63%)

Male Students

18 (36%)

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

87%

14

1,140–1,310

$54,953

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

78%

10

970–1,180

$52,644

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

74%

6

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$55,979

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

49%

6

1,310–1,440

$56,425

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

47%

3

1,380–1,500

$53,272

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

46%

1

880–1,130

$54,082

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

91%

5

970–1,210

$52,611

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

71%

1

1,070–1,290

$58,168

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

91%

2

980–1,220

$55,772

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

59%

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