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Journalism Schools in Wisconsin

In 2020-2021, 326 students earned their Journalism degrees in WI.

In this state, Journalism is the 51st most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 312
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 80.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Wisconsin

There are 5,150 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Wisconsin

Journalism grads earn an average of $52,260 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Wisconsin that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,313 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. A typical student attending UW - Madison will pay a net price of $17,234.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,989 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,126 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,550 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Marquette.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,295 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. This public school has an average net price of $14,687.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,051. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,855 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at UW - River Falls.

Journalism Careers in WI

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Writers and Authors 16% $50,190
Photographers 13% $29,360
Communications Professors 5% $74,680
Broadcast News Analysts 0% $77,310
Editors -5% $46,350
Film and Video Editors -13% $49,220
Radio and Television Announcers -14% $32,930
Reporters and Correspondents -22% $31,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Communication & Media Studies 1,297
Public Relations & Advertising 288
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 73
Other Communication & Journalism 5

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