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Journalism Schools in New York

294 students earned Journalism degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

A Journalism major is the 77th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in New York

Journalism majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 285
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, a journalism major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in New York

45,420 people in the state and 318,590 in the nation are employed in jobs related to journalism.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $83,070, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New York that offer journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $22,823.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,773 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

St. Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,540 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,606. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,569.

#5

Hofstra University

Hempstead
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

An average student at Hofstra will pay a net price of $33,682. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,115 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Journalism Careers in NY

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Communications Professors 18% $74,660
Film and Video Editors 14% $76,580
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Editors 1% $70,200
Reporters and Correspondents -4% $62,140
Photographers -6% $43,210

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to journalism.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 638
Public Relations & Advertising 366
Communication & Media Studies 223
Other Communication & Journalism 123
Publishing 70

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