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Journalism in Florida

Journalism Schools in Florida

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Florida

There are 17,240 people in the state and 323,220 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. FL

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $69,267, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. FL

There are 7 colleges in Florida that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,898 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 24% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,960 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Full Sail University

Winter Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,076 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 64%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $26,417 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,146 a year. About 21% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Flagler College

Saint Augustine

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,632 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $54,633 a year. With an admission rate of 19%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,636 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Journalism Careers in FL

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

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

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