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Journalism Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 216 students earned their Journalism degrees in WA.

A Journalism major is the 81st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 213
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 14.8%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Washington

There are 6,420 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $65,200, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Washington that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,093 a year.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. 69% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $12,017. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,373 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,514. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

An average student at Whitworth will pay a net price of $24,492. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

In their early career, EWU grads earn an average salary of $42,800. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,189 Total Students

A typical student attending Spokane Falls Community College will pay a net price of $6,108. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,715 a year.

Journalism Careers in WA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Editors 31% $63,540
Film and Video Editors 25% $60,560
Writers and Authors 23% $61,060
Communications Professors 18% $56,590
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $92,220
Photographers -5% $44,180
Radio and Television Announcers -9% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Communication & Media Studies 1,139
Public Relations & Advertising 365
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 281
Other Communication & Journalism 85

View all majors related to Journalism

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