General Journalism Master’s Degrees
There are 361 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s 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 | 492 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,071 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 775 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of General Journalism Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General Journalism of $49,199 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Most Popular General Journalism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 460 colleges that offer a master’s degree in General Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Journalism students seeking a master's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. This school awarded 484 master's 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their master's 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 North Texas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Journalism. This school awarded 205 master's degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's 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 Kansas is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their master's degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 183 master's 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 Georgia is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 165 master's 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Journalism. This school awarded 163 master's 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.
West Virginia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their master's 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 Southern California is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 140 master's 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 master's degrees in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's 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 Florida is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master's 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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's 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 Oregon is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their master's 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.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Journalism. This school awarded 121 master's 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 Iowa is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their master's degree in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 107 master's degrees in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 104 master's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Journalism that also offer master’s 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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