General Journalism at Columbia College Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Columbia College Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 26 general journalism degrees were awarded at Columbia College Chicago.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Columbia College Chicago. Among 5,570 students, 37 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Journalism graduates at Columbia College Chicago, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Journalism graduates at Columbia College Chicago are 88% women (23) and 12% men (3).
General Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Columbia College Chicago
Among the 26 bachelor’s general journalism degrees awarded at Columbia College Chicago, 88% were women (23) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of General Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia College Chicago, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Journalism Graduates
Students who finish General Journalism program at Columbia College Chicago pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.