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Journalism Schools in Minnesota

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

In this state, Journalism is the 59th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 292

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 77.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 7,230 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 318,590 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Minnesota

Journalism grads earn an average of $58,820 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Minnesota that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

258 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

In their early career, UMN Twin Cities grads earn an average salary of $51,092. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,505. 86% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Bethel University Minnesota. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,547 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,289 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,680.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,152 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, SMU MN grads earn an average salary of $47,010. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,973 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. An average student at Concordia College Moorhead will pay a net price of $23,189.

Journalism Careers in MN

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Broadcast News Analysts 14% $0
Film and Video Editors 9% $0
Writers and Authors 6% $61,880
Communications Professors 6% $62,250
Editors -6% $54,160
Reporters and Correspondents -6% $38,110
Radio and Television Announcers -13% $0
Photographers -15% $47,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Communication & Media Studies 887
Public Relations & Advertising 128
Other Communication & Journalism 69
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 58

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