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Overview for Journalism

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism; layout and graphic design; journalism law and policy; professional standards and ethics; research methods; and journalism history and criticism.

Careers for Journalism Majors

A major in Journalism is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Journalism

Top 6 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of Journalism among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
 30
(4.9%)
Less Selective$19,410 
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL
 5
(4.7%)
Highly Selective$12,712 
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
 5
(1.9%)
Moderately Selective$13,174 
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
 48
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,000 
Troy University
Troy, AL
 22
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$8,740 
Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
 26
(0.7%)
Less Selective$17,640 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.