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Journalism in Virginia

Journalism Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Journalism Grads in Virginia

8,840 people in the state and 323,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Journalism.

Journalism Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Journalism Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Journalism grad in the state is $77,153, compared to a typical salary of $82,849 nationwide.

Journalism Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Virginia offering Journalism degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,002 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,097 a year. The school admits about 48% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $60,434 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 17% of applicants. 95% of full-time students return after their first year.

Journalism Careers in VA

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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