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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
 71
(4.1%)
Less Selective$13,735 
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
 55
(3.1%)
Less Selective$13,610 
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
 44
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$28,680 
Online Degree Programs
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 153
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$21,814 
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
 42
(2.3%)
Less Selective$13,772 
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
 14
(1.3%)
Less Selective$13,793 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.