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Journalism in Massachusetts

Journalism Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Massachusetts

There are 8,720 people in the state and 323,220 people in the nation working in Journalism jobs.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, Journalism grads earn an average of $85,426. Nationwide, they make an average of $82,849.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 6 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Journalism degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,834 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#2

Emerson College

Boston

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,413 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,155 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. With an admission rate of 3%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,267 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

#6

Dean College

Franklin

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $29,263 a year. About 74% of those who apply are admitted. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in MA

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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