Broadcast Journalism Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Broadcast Journalism is offered at 54 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Broadcast Journalism. This degree is more popular with male students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Broadcast Journalism Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 757 degrees were awarded toBroadcast Journalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Broadcast Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 14 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 72 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 633 |
| Master’s Degree | 38 |
Earnings of Broadcast Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Broadcast Journalism of $49,199 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,675 |
| 4 years | $49,199 |
| 5 years | $57,526 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Broadcast Journalism students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 59.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 43 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Broadcast Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 59.7% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 22.2% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 5.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Broadcast Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 82 colleges that offer a associate degree in Broadcast Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
Syracuse University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 113 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Kentucky University is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chapman University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 29 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Kentucky University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Brockport comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Onondaga Community College is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Morgan State University is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean County College is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 21 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 20 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dean College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Broadcast Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Scranton is a popular choice for Broadcast Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Broadcast Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Broadcast Journalism that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 9,378 |
| Journalism, Other | 1,098 |
| Photojournalism | 91 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 10 |
| Business and Economic Journalism | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.