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Journalism in California

Journalism Schools in California

Jobs for Journalism Grads in California

50,170 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Journalism Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $103,777, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 23 colleges in California offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 23 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $62,831 a year. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,434 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,145 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,474 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 26%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,330 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 40%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,772 in their first year after graduation. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,757 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $58,993 a year. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,678 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 99%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,973 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 66%.

#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $27,769 a year. Undergrads from California pay around $1,156 a year in tuition.

#16

Ashford University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,447 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

#17

Long Beach City College

Long Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $36,260 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,556 a year.

#18

Fullerton College

Fullerton

Undergrads from California pay around $1,150 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $29,382 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $1,420 a year in tuition.

#20

Cerritos College

Norwalk

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,194 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,364 a year.

#21

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,362 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $1,176 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $15,956 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 78%. Undergrads from California pay around $36,738 a year in tuition.

#23

Sierra College

Rocklin

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $30,747 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $1,156 a year.

Journalism Careers in CA

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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