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Journalism in Michigan

Journalism Schools in Michigan

206 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Journalism is the 110th most popular major out of a total 954 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Master’s Degree 11
Associate Degree 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 67.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Michigan

4,880 people in the state and 213,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Michigan

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $58,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 12 colleges in Michigan that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 86% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

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Oakland University

Rochester Hills
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 64% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years.

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Olivet College

Olivet
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,023 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $17,921. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 26% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#10

Delta College

University Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,828.

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Henry Ford College

Dearborn
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

A typical student attending Henry Ford College will pay a net price of $3,331. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,658.

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Journalism Careers in MI

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Editors -4% $52,740
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Photojournalism 16
Broadcast Journalism 3

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