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Journalism Schools in Florida

383 students earned Journalism degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 105th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 273
Master’s Degree 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 30
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 30
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 30
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 21.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Florida

There are 16,710 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Florida

Journalism grads earn an average of $53,810 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
123 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Full Sail University

Winter Park
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
24,627 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,454. 80% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $28,128 after graduation.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.72 years. A typical student attending Florida A&M University will pay a net price of $13,126.

#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,098. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,618. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,687 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. In their early career, Flagler St. Augustine grads earn an average salary of $38,042. This private school has an average net price of $24,981.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,346. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UT. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,546 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at SEU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,764 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at Florida Tech. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Journalism Careers in FL

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 23% $46,180
Writers and Authors 17% $47,190
Communications Professors 16% $74,590
Photographers 5% $28,880
Editors -3% $53,150

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Communication & Media Studies 3,020
Public Relations & Advertising 1,747
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 904

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