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Journalism in New York

Journalism Schools in New York

546 students earned Journalism degrees in New York in the 2022-2023 year.

A Journalism major is the 123rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 426
Master’s Degree 87
Associate Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in New York

In this state, there are 35,050 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in New York

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $86,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

88% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. This public school has an average net price of $17,232.

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#2

Hofstra University

Hempstead
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,152. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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#2

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,540 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at St. Bonaventure. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,051. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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#5

Baruch College

New York
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,740 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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#6

Ithaca College

Ithaca
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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#7

Purchase College

Purchase
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,685 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,598. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $41,004. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#9

Buffalo State

Buffalo
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,339 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 94% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

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#9

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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Journalism Careers in NY

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Editors 1% $70,200
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $62,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Broadcast Journalism 232
Other Journalism 205
Photojournalism 36

View all majors related to Journalism

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