Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Full Sail University prepares students for careers as a print journalist, local reporter, news editor, public relations assistant, advertising coordinate, news manager, or communication consultant. The program focuses on theory and the practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news. Program courses include: 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. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Full Sail University

3028 S US 1, Fort Pierce, FL

Full Sail University operates as a four year private career college dedicated to offering a sound education for students in Winter Park and surrounding areas. Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Visual and Performing Arts
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Education

In the previous year, over four thousand students graduated with a graduation rate of around 80%. Full Sail University offers more than twenty different programs available, with a Master's degree being the highest level offered. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Cinematography And Film
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Commerce
• Educational and Instructional Media Design
• Audio and Video Production

To support students and graduates, Full Sail University may provide services including:

• Distance learning
• Academic counseling for students
• Assistance to find work

The last reported accreditation for Full Sail University was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program.  Please visit fullsail.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Full Sail University offers a master's degree program in journalism.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Broadcast News Analysts

Description

Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.

Reporters and Correspondents

Description

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024

Editors

Description

Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Port St. Lucie, FL
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $65730

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).