2023 Best Journalism Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Journalism School for You
In 2020-2021, 170 degrees and certificates were awarded to journalism students who went to a District of Columbia college or university. This makes it the #45 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Journalism Schools in District of Columbia ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in District of Columbia to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Journalism Schools in District of Columbia
The following schools top our list of the Best Journalism Colleges.
Top District of Columbia Schools in Journalism
Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for journalism students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Journalism Schools in District of Columbia list. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
After completing their degree, journalism graduates from GWU carry an average student debtload of $21,875.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American University is a great place for journalism students. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, journalism majors at The American University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $701.
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Request InformationBest Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 506 |
| New York | 1,053 |
| Maryland | 210 |
| New Jersey | 267 |
| Delaware | 17 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Journalism
One of 5 majors within the area of study, journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 66,787 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 21,099 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 17,669 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 1,128 |
| Publishing | 336 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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