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Journalism in Arkansas

Journalism Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 1,770 people employed in jobs related to a Journalism degree, compared to 323,220 nationwide.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $44,523, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. AR

There are 4 colleges in Arkansas that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,767 after earning their degree at this institution. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,477 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,167 a year. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

#4

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,548 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in AR

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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