Journalism Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Journalism is offered at 419 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Journalism. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.6% 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 (this page) | 1,360 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Journalism of $49,199 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Journalism majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Journalism. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 365 |
| Women | 822 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 47.6% |
| Asian | 45 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 119 | 10.0% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 13.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 48 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 34 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 209 | 17.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 525 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Journalism students seeking a master's degree is University of Missouri-Columbia. During the most recent year for which we have data, 484 people received their master's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 299 master's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 251 people received their master's degree 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 North Texas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their master's degree 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 239 master's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 239 master's degrees 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 master's degree. This school awarded 207 master's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 203 master's degrees 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their master's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 190 master's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 156 master's degrees 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 Southern California comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their master's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their master's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 135 master's degrees 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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree 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 Oregon is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 132 master's degrees 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 Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their master's degree 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 Alabama is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Journalism. This school awarded 121 master's degrees in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Journalism Concentrations
| 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 master’s degrees.
| 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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