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Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania

16 Journalism students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Journalism is the 174th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Journalism Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a journalism major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of journalism majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 31.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.5%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Journalism Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 10,420 people in the state and 318,590 people in the nation working in journalism jobs.

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Wages for Journalism Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a journalism grad in the state is $60,140, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. A typical student attending Temple will pay a net price of $23,888. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,659 a year.

#2

Point Park University

Pittsburgh
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,591 Total Students

In their early career, Point Park grads earn an average salary of $37,493. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,600.

Journalism Careers in PA

Some of the careers journalism majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Film and Video Editors 12% $59,870
Communications Professors 8% $69,640
Writers and Authors 2% $55,920
Editors -5% $55,750
Photographers -15% $30,260
Reporters and Correspondents -20% $35,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Communication & Media Studies 134
Public Relations & Advertising 108
Radio, TV & Digital Communication 97
Publishing 7
Other Communication & Journalism 5

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