Master’s Degrees in Journalism
Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,525 people earned their master's degree in journalism. This makes it the 103rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,026 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,525 |
| Associate Degree | 545 |
| Basic Certificate | 97 |
| Graduate Certificate | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 35 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in journalism is $50,692. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $43,488 to a high of $58,840.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for journalism majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in journalism. About 67.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 490 |
| Women | 1,035 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 192 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| White | 783 |
| International Students | 243 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in journalism from Columbia. Of these students, 72% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
Syracuse University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 92 people received their master's degree in journalism from Syracuse. About 59% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Syracuse University journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in journalism from UGA. About 82% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at University of Georgia make a median salary of 50,692.
The 4th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in journalism from Mizzou. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. University of Missouri - Columbia journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
The 5th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Full Sail University. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in journalism from Full Sail University. About 50% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,692.
The 6th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in journalism from ASU - Tempe. About 77% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
The 7th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is St. Bonaventure University. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in journalism from St. Bonaventure. Of these students, 62% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that St. Bonaventure graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,692.
University of Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in journalism from USC. About 67% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at University of Southern California make a median salary of 50,692.
The 8th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in journalism from Boston U. Of these students, 74% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Boston University journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
American University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in journalism from The American University. Of these students, 86% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that The American University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,692.
University of Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in journalism from Iowa. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at University of Iowa make a median salary of 50,692.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in journalism from UMCP. About 55% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Maryland - College Park journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
The 13th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in journalism from UNL. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 50,692.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in journalism from Harvard. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Harvard University journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
University of North Texas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in journalism. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in journalism from UNT. About 65% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Texas journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
The 16th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in journalism from Northeastern. About 71% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Northeastern University journalism graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $50,692.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in journalism. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in journalism from UofSC. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at University of South Carolina - Columbia make a median salary of 50,692.
The 18th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in journalism from KU. Of these students, 76% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $50,692.
The University of Alabama is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in journalism. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in journalism from UA. Of these students, 59% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at The University of Alabama make a median salary of 50,692.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,172 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in journalism from Quinnipiac. Of these students, 22% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in journalism at Quinnipiac University make a median salary of 50,692.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,685 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 3,129 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,951 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 488 |
| Publishing | 213 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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