Journalism Doctor’s Degrees
There are 419 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Journalism. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.6% of Journalism graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Journalism Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,334 degrees were awarded toJournalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Associate’s Degree | 566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,354 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,360 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 19 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 52.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 36.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 10.5% |
| International Students | 6 | 31.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 31.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 525 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Journalism students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. This school awarded 484 doctor's degrees in 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their doctor's degree in 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 242 doctor's degrees in 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.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 239 doctor's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 239 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 207 doctor's degrees in 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 Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 203 doctor's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 199 doctor's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 163 doctor's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 156 doctor's degrees in 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 Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 140 doctor's degrees in 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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 135 doctor's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in 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 Oregon comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 132 doctor's degrees in 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Journalism Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 9,378 |
| Journalism, Other | 1,098 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 757 |
| Photojournalism | 91 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Journalism that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
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
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