General Journalism Associate Degrees
There are 361 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General Journalism.
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Education Levels of General Journalism Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 9,378 students earned theirGeneral Journalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 492 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,071 |
| Master’s Degree | 775 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of General Journalism Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General Journalism of $49,199 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Journalism students with their associate degree.
Most Popular General Journalism Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 460 colleges that offer a associate degree in General Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Missouri-Columbia tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 484 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 237 associate degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 205 associate degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 165 associate degrees in General 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 Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 140 associate degrees in General 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 #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Journalism. This school awarded 137 associate degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Journalism. This school awarded 133 associate degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 132 associate degrees in General 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 is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 125 associate degrees in General 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.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 121 associate degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Journalism. This school awarded 109 associate degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their associate degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Journalism that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Journalism, Other | 1,098 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 757 |
| Photojournalism | 91 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 10 |
| Business and Economic Journalism | — |
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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