Journalism at San Diego Mesa College
If you plan to study Journalism, you may want to check out the program at San Diego Mesa College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
San Diego Mesa College is in San Diego, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 journalism degrees were awarded at San Diego Mesa College.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego Mesa College
Distance learning is available at San Diego Mesa College. Among 19,212 students, 7,447 (39%) studied exclusively online and 4,848 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Journalism Rankings at San Diego Mesa College
Use these rankings to compare San Diego Mesa College’s Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Journalism graduates at San Diego Mesa College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Journalism graduates at San Diego Mesa College are 62% women (5) and 38% men (3).
Journalism Associate’s Program at San Diego Mesa College
Among the 8 associate’s journalism degrees awarded at San Diego Mesa College, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Journalism associate’s degree recipients at San Diego Mesa College, higher than the national average of 61%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Journalism Concentrations at San Diego Mesa College
This Journalism program at San Diego Mesa College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Journalism program at San Diego Mesa College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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