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Journalism in California

Journalism Schools in California

1,331 students earned Journalism degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Journalism major is the 266th most popular major in this 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 73

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: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 38.8%
  • White: 32.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in California

24,820 people in the state and 213,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in California

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $78,150, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Southern California

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

59% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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#2

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,263. Most students complete their degree in 5.08 years.

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Journalism Careers in CA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Editors 6% $68,530
Reporters and Correspondents 3% $49,180

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