Journalism at Washtenaw Community College
If you plan to study Journalism, take a look at what Washtenaw Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washtenaw Community College is located in Ann Arbor, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 journalism degrees were granted at Washtenaw Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washtenaw Community College
Many students take online classes at Washtenaw Community College. Among 11,133 students, 4,614 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,701 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Journalism graduates at Washtenaw Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Journalism graduates at Washtenaw Community College are 50% women (6) and 50% men (6).
Journalism Associate’s Program at Washtenaw Community College
Among the 9 associate’s journalism degrees awarded at Washtenaw Community College, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Journalism associate’s degree recipients at Washtenaw Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Journalism associate’s degree recipients at Washtenaw Community College, below 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 Washtenaw Community College
The Journalism program at Washtenaw Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 7 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Journalism program at Washtenaw Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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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