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Journalism in District of Columbia

Journalism Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Journalism Grads in District of Columbia

7,950 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Journalism Jobs in District of Columbia

Journalism grads earn an average of $124,872 in the state and $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

American University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,329 a year. About 47% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,952 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington

Graduates earn a median salary of $76,027 in their first year after graduation. About 13% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in DC

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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