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Journalism Schools in North Carolina

133 students earned Journalism degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Journalism major is the 128th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 133

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 66.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in North Carolina

7,740 people in the state and 318,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in North Carolina

Journalism grads earn an average of $51,570 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in North Carolina that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students get financical aid. The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,734 a year. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, Queens grads earn an average salary of $40,795. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. 64% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,647 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

High Point University

High Point
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $39,475. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#7

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Bennett College

Greensboro
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
232 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 63% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Barton College

Wilson
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,177 Total Students

In their early career, Barton College grads earn an average salary of $37,283. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

Journalism Careers in NC

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 18% $41,590
Writers and Authors 12% $57,510
Communications Professors 11% $62,730
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $71,760
Photographers -8% $26,400
Radio and Television Announcers -13% $29,690
Reporters and Correspondents -18% $33,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Communication & Media Studies 2,972
Public Relations & Advertising 422
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 220
Other Communication & Journalism 7

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