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Journalism Schools in Maryland

210 students earned Journalism degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

A Journalism major is the 72nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 173
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 38.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Maryland

5,480 people in the state and 318,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Maryland

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $59,560, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Maryland that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,048.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Journalism Careers in MD

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Photographers 75% $35,670
Radio and Television Announcers 18% $40,200
Broadcast News Analysts 9% $73,550
Communications Professors 6% $65,600
Editors 6% $56,040
Reporters and Correspondents 4% $43,320
Writers and Authors 3% $67,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Communication & Media Studies 1,274
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 370
Public Relations & Advertising 42
Other Communication & Journalism 32
Publishing 1

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

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