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Journalism Schools in Alabama

236 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Journalism major is the 65th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Alabama

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 216
Master’s Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 2,270 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 318,590 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Alabama

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $51,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Samford University

Birmingham
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,072. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. In their early career, Auburn grads earn an average salary of $49,695. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,992. 94% of students get financical aid.

#5

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,831 after earning their degree at this institution. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,749 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Oakwood will pay a net price of $26,953. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Journalism Careers in AL

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 17% $45,650
Communications Professors 10% $60,000
Writers and Authors 2% $48,080
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $78,480
Editors -4% $0
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $24,980
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $31,160
Photographers -21% $35,820

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Communication & Media Studies 968
Public Relations & Advertising 477
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 135
Other Communication & Journalism 16

View all majors related to Journalism

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