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Journalism Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 211 students earned their Journalism degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 204
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in West Virginia

1,200 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 West Virginia

In this state, journalism grads earn an average of $38,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $69,480.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
863 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Journalism Careers in WV

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 20% $0
Communications Professors 9% $46,360
Photographers 8% $29,480
Writers and Authors 4% $59,970
Editors -2% $49,320
Radio and Television Announcers -12% $21,050
Reporters and Correspondents -16% $32,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Communication & Media Studies 214
Public Relations & Advertising 114
Other Communication & Journalism 8

View all majors related to Journalism

View Nationwide Journalism Report

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