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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 2,620 people employed in jobs related to a Journalism degree, compared to 323,220 nationwide.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Kentucky

Journalism grads earn an average of $51,661 in the state and $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. KY

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

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,065 Undergrad Students

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,702 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#2

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,267 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,545 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 97% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#3

University of Kentucky

Lexington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,189 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,496 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

#4

Kentucky State University

Frankfort
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,317 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,808 in their first year after graduation. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 61% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in KY

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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