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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 16 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Journalism among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
 19
(3.4%)
Less Selective$25,120 
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
 199
(3.0%)
Moderately Selective$13,872 
California State University-Chico
Chico, CA
 84
(2.8%)
Less Selective$14,178 
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Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
 34
(2.6%)
Less Selective$14,318 
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
 20
(2.2%)
Less Selective$26,424 
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
 146
(2.2%)
Highly Selective$13,562 
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
 115
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$13,932 
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
 15
(1.9%)
Highly Selective$36,770 
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
 51
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$15,213 
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
 61
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$14,162 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.