Journalism Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Journalism is offered at 419 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Journalism. This degree is more popular with male students, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 40.0% of Journalism graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Journalism Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 11,334 people earned theirJournalism majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 30 |
| Associate’s Degree | 566 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,354 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,360 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 19 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in Journalism of $49,199 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,675 |
| 4 years | $49,199 |
| 5 years | $57,526 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 53.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 16 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Journalism graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 43.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 3.3% |
| International Students | 12 | 40.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 40.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 525 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Journalism. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Journalism students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of Missouri-Columbia. During the most recent year for which we have data, 484 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 251 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 242 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 239 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 239 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 199 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 190 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 163 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 156 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 140 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 137 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. This school awarded 133 undergraduate certificates in Journalism in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Journalism majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Journalism. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their undergraduate certificate in Journalism from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Journalism here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Journalism Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 9,378 |
| Journalism, Other | 1,098 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 757 |
| Photojournalism | 91 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 10 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Journalism that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 55,210 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 19,636 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 17,813 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1,080 |
| Publishing | 340 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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