Find Affordable College Courses

What Do You Want to Study?

Journalism in North Carolina

Journalism Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Journalism Grads in North Carolina

8,930 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Journalism Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $65,550. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,849.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 3 colleges in North Carolina that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,880 a year. With an admission rate of 67%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $37,893 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

High Point University

High Point

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,613 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 77%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in NC

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

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.