Journalism Graduate Certificates
A graduate certificate in Journalism is offered at 419 colleges in the United States, where you can earn agraduate certificate in Journalism. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.7% of Journalism graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Journalism Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 11,334 students earned theirJournalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 30 |
| Associate’s Degree | 566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,354 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,360 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in 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.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in Journalism. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 25 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 46.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 10.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 6.7% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 13.3% |
| International Students | 2 | 6.7% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 525 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in 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 Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 484 graduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 251 graduate certificates in 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 North Texas is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 239 graduate certificates in 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 Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 239 graduate certificates in 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.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 207 graduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 199 graduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people received their graduate certificate in 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. 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 #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their graduate certificate in 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their graduate certificate in 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 133 graduate certificates in 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 Oregon is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their graduate certificate in 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 Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 125 graduate certificates in 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 Alabama is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their graduate certificate in 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their graduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Journalism Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 9,378 |
| Journalism, Other | 1,098 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 757 |
| Photojournalism | 91 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Journalism that also offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
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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