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Journalism Schools in California

45 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Journalism is the 168th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.4%
  • White: 31.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in California

There are 45,040 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in California

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $78,840, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in California that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,780 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Journalism Careers in CA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Writers and Authors 9% $75,400
Editors 6% $68,530
Film and Video Editors 6% $74,900
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180
Photographers -4% $46,790
Radio and Television Announcers -5% $47,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Communication & Media Studies 509
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 161
Public Relations & Advertising 143

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