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Journalism Schools in Massachusetts

491 students earned Journalism degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Journalism is the 69th most popular major out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 378
Master’s Degree 105
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 8
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.5%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Massachusetts

There are 8,400 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $70,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

#2

Emerson College

Boston
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,115 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 37% of the teachers are full time.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038. 90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,714. 82% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,632 a year.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. An average student at Harvard will pay a net price of $13,872.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
6,830 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,995. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, Suffolk grads earn an average salary of $47,459.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $19,017. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. In their early career, MIT grads earn an average salary of $112,623. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,407.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,673 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,594. 72% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Hampshire College

Amherst
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
522 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,187 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%.

Journalism Careers in MA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Communications Professors 12% $74,780
Photographers 12% $46,770
Film and Video Editors 11% $61,350
Writers and Authors 6% $64,380
Editors -5% $71,730
Reporters and Correspondents -19% $44,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Communication & Media Studies 2,165
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 472
Public Relations & Advertising 395
Other Communication & Journalism 62
Publishing 46

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