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Journalism in Alabama

Journalism Schools in Alabama

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Alabama

There are 2,550 people in the state and 323,220 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. AL

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $53,227, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. AL

Our data covers 3 colleges in Alabama offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,722 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#2

Samford University

Birmingham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,463 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 82% of applicants. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,578 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in AL

Some of the careers Journalism majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 10% $89,576
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys 8% $108,419
Editors 3% $100,346
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 0% $74,101
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary -1% $96,169
Photographers -4% $75,743
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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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