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Journalism Schools in Michigan

249 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 94th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 230
Master’s Degree 8
Associate Degree 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Michigan

There are 7,570 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $58,150, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 13 colleges in Michigan that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 13 below:

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,137 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

In their early career, Central Michigan grads earn an average salary of $42,092. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,962.

#3

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,127. 95% of students get financical aid.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. In their early career, WMU grads earn an average salary of $40,533.

#7

Olivet College

Olivet
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,023 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,053. 100% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,860 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,140 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $31,342 after graduation.

#10

Henry Ford College

Dearborn
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,345 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,194.

#10

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,543.

#10

Delta College

University Center
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,954 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $4,268. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,763 after earning their degree at this institution.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,829 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Journalism Careers in MI

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Communications Professors 11% $70,980
Writers and Authors 8% $54,580
Film and Video Editors 3% $54,660
Editors -4% $52,740
Reporters and Correspondents -10% $36,890
Radio and Television Announcers -11% $28,880
Photographers -12% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Communication & Media Studies 1,789
Public Relations & Advertising 1,190
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 305
Other Communication & Journalism 24
Publishing 2

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