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Journalism in West Virginia

Journalism Schools in West Virginia

Jobs for Journalism Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 1,320 people employed in jobs related to a Journalism degree, compared to 323,220 nationwide.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. WV

Wages for Journalism Jobs in West Virginia

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $54,374. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,849.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. WV

Our data covers 2 colleges in West Virginia offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,805 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,873 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in WV

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

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