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Journalism in Michigan

Journalism Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Michigan

6,600 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $68,891, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. MI

There are 6 colleges in Michigan that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,898 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,183 in their first year after graduation. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,750 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,457 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 68%.

#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,659 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,780 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.1% is lower than average. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,736 a year.

Journalism Careers in MI

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $96,169
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $74,101
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Film and Video Editors $89,576
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Photographers $75,743
Editors $100,346

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Journalism.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Communication & Media Studies 55,210
Public Relations & Advertising 19,636
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 17,813
Other Communication & Journalism 1,080
Publishing 340

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View Nationwide Journalism Report

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