2023 Best Journalism Schools in California
Finding the Best Journalism School for You
With 45 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, journalism is the #168 most popular major in California.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Best Journalism Schools in California ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 2 schools in California to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Journalism Schools in California
The following schools top our list of the Best Journalism Colleges.
Top California Schools in Journalism
Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the best school for journalism students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Academy of Art University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Journalism Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Journalism Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best Journalism Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 11 |
| Nevada | 12 |
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Journalism Related Rankings by Major
Journalism is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 5,059 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,828 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2,562 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 341 |
| Publishing | 214 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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