Journalism at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Journalism, consider the program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is in University Park, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 251 journalism degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Among 50,737 students, 321 (1%) studied exclusively online and 20,178 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Journalism graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus are 45% women (112) and 55% men (139).
Journalism Bachelor’s Program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Among the 183 bachelor’s journalism degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, 48% were women (87) and 52% were men (96).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 133 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 17% of Journalism bachelor’s degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
This Journalism program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 183 |
| Other Journalism | 68 |
Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Journalism program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Journalism graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $108,419 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| 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
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