Master’s Degrees in Journalism
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Education Levels of Journalism Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,181 earned their master's degree in journalism. This earns it the #103 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in journalism at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,181 |
| Graduate Certificate | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 16 |
Earnings of Journalism Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in journalism is $43,111. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $37,980 to a high of $45,049.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for journalism majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in journalism. About 68.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 370 |
| Women | 811 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of journalism master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 170 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 |
| White | 603 |
| International Students | 149 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 87 |
Most Popular Journalism Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in journalism. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for journalism students seekinga master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 master's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Columbia. Of these students, 69% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Syracuse University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 92 people received their master's degree in journalism from Syracuse. Of these students, 65% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 master's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at UGA. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in journalism from Mizzou. Of these students, 73% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Full Sail University. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. The journalism program at Full Sail University awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. The journalism program at Arizona State University - Tempe awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 73% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is St. Bonaventure University. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,382 per year. The journalism program at St. Bonaventure University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 people received their master's degree in journalism from USC. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Boston U. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 14,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,447 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in journalism from The American University. About 70% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. The journalism program at University of Iowa awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in journalism from UMCP. About 70% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The journalism program at University of Nebraska - Lincoln awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 70% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Harvard University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. The journalism program at Harvard University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
University of North Texas is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in journalism. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in journalism from UNT. About 80% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 master's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Northeastern. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in journalism. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. The journalism program at University of South Carolina - Columbia awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for journalism majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in journalism from KU. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Alabama is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in journalism. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,780 per year. The journalism program at The University of Alabama awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Quinnipiac University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in journalism. Roughly 9,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,530 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to journalism majors at Quinnipiac. About 37% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to journalism that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 4,407 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,542 |
| Radio, TV & Digital Communication | 2,343 |
| Other Communication & Journalism | 314 |
| Publishing | 210 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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