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Journalism in California

Journalism Schools in California

Jobs for Journalism Grads in California

There are 50,170 people in the state and 323,220 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Journalism Jobs in California

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $103,777. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,849.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. CA

There are 23 colleges in California that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 23 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. The school admits about 34% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. The school admits about 30% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,356 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,082 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,145 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 26% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,757 after earning their degree at this institution. About 56% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,678 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

#16

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

#17

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,260 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,556 a year in tuition.

#18

Fullerton College

Fullerton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,382 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,420 a year.

#20

Cerritos College

Norwalk

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,194 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,364 a year in tuition.

#21

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $35,362 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,176 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $15,956 after earning their degree at this institution. 78% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $36,738 a year in tuition.

#23

Sierra College

Rocklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

Journalism Careers in CA

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Photographers $75,743
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

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