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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 8 Florida Colleges with the highest percentage of Journalism among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
 41
(2.9%)
Open Admissions$15,522 
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
 13
(2.6%)
Open Admissions$14,470 
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
 13
(2.3%)
Moderately Selective$22,145 
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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
 158
(1.8%)
Highly Selective$20,622 
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
 32
(1.3%)
Highly Selective$34,834 
Palm Beach Atlantic University-West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL
 3
(0.6%)
Highly Selective$21,550 
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
 30
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$19,427 
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Warner University
Lake Wales, FL
 1
(0.3%)
 $14,790 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.