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Journalism in Alabama

Journalism Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 97 students earned their Journalism degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 110th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 97

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.1%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 1,470 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $58,590, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alabama that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Samford University

Birmingham
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 79% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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#4

Stillman College

Tuscaloosa
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
712 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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Journalism Careers in AL

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Editors -4% $0
Reporters and Correspondents -17% $31,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Other Journalism 128
Broadcast Journalism 1

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

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