General Journalism Undergraduate Certificates
There are 361 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate 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 (this page) | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree | 492 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 8,071 |
| Master’s Degree | 775 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of General Journalism Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificates
There are 460 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 484 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 205 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 190 undergraduate certificates 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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 183 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 163 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 156 undergraduate certificates 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 Southern California is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 140 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 137 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 132 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Iowa is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their undergraduate certificate in General Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in General Journalism. This school awarded 105 undergraduate certificates 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 104 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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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