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Journalism Schools in Nebraska

155 students earned Journalism degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Journalism is the 46th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 128
Master’s Degree 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 81.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Nebraska

In this state, there are 1,960 people employed in jobs related to a journalism degree, compared to 318,590 nationwide.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Nebraska

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $39,510, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

109 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

In their early career, UNL grads earn an average salary of $42,952. 85% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,076 after graduation.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
6,225 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,099.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UNOMAHA will pay a net price of $13,914.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,281 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Doane Crete. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,038 after earning their degree at this institution.

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Hastings College

Hastings
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
982 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. This private school has an average net price of $20,340.

Journalism Careers in NE

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 18% $0
Writers and Authors 8% $38,990
Communications Professors 6% $67,480
Radio and Television Announcers 2% $31,900
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $0
Editors -3% $44,200
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $34,060
Photographers -17% $29,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Public Relations & Advertising 347
Communication & Media Studies 156
Other Communication & Journalism 58
Publishing 3

View all majors related to Journalism

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