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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 11 Michigan Colleges with the highest percentage of Journalism among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Olivet College
Olivet, MI
 6
(3.5%)
Moderately Selective$19,234 
Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
 52
(2.3%)
Less Selective$18,803 
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 144
(1.8%)
Less Selective$25,672 
Online Degree Programs
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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
 36
(1.3%)
Less Selective$17,379 
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
 34
(1.1%)
Less Selective$21,464 
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
 6
(1.0%)
Less Selective$12,430 
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
 34
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$22,590 
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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
 20
(0.5%)
Less Selective$18,420 
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
 14
(0.4%)
Less Selective$12,510 
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
 1
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$19,940 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.