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Journalism in Wisconsin

Journalism Schools in Wisconsin

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Wisconsin

5,080 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. WI

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Wisconsin

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $61,883, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. WI

Our data covers 5 colleges in Wisconsin offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,379 after earning their degree at this institution. About 43% of those who apply are admitted. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,955 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Marquette University

Milwaukee

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,192 a year. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,295 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 72% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,732 after earning their degree at this institution. About 76% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Journalism Careers in WI

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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