Major Overview for Journalism

Colleges Browse Iowa Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Journalism

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. Broadcast News Analysts - $70,730 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330 Copy Writers Editors - $57,180 Reporters and Correspondents - $44,030

Top 5 Iowa Colleges with the highest percentage of Journalism among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		University of Iowa Iowa City, IA	135 (3.0%)
		Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA	6 (2.5%)
		Iowa State University Ames, IA	98 (2.2%)
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		Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA	11 (1.9%)
		Grand View College Des Moines, IA	3 (0.7%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.