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General Journalism in Massachusetts

General Journalism Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for General Journalism Grads in Massachusetts

There are 6,770 people in the state and 219,250 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

General Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for General Journalism Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $87,225. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,413.

General Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Emerson College

Boston

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $30,413 a year. The school admits about 47% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,267 a year. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

General Journalism Careers in MA

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communications 11,299
Communication & Media Studies 8,694
Creative Writing 7,423
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Corporate Communications 801
General Writing 765
Other Rhetoric & Composition 446
General Literature 396

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