Journalism Degree

The journalism program at South Plains College 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 Texas colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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South Plains College

One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX

South Plains College is a community college located in the city of Levelland, Texas, fittingly close to the city of Lubbock to the east. SPC provides students with the perfect starting ground, and offers a very intimate setting, along with a unique opportunity to learn in a small community setting.

Because South Plains College in Levelland, Texas is more community based, students will no doubt enjoy smaller classes, and the advantages of better student/teacher interactions. Besides the benefits already mentioned, it’s worth noting that SPC’s tuition costs can’t be ignored either.

Students considering South Plains College will find a much cheaper alternative too many other local universities. With a low annual tuition rate of under $1200 a year, it’s no wonder that almost 10,000 students are currently enrolled. Even if you are from out of state, tuition costs are only about $1500.

Students can choose to major in a number of popular academic programs at SPCC, earning an associate's degree in fields including agricultural business and management, biology/biological sciences, business administration and management, communication studies/speech communication and rhetoric, and many more. If you need transfer credits to attend major universities or want to attain a technical career, then SPC is a great choice.

Considering its prime location in a smaller community but with access to a major metropolitan area, students in search of off-campus extracurricular activities will find any number of entertainment options, at home or abroad, is well within reach at South Plains College.

For more information on the academic opportunities at South Plains College, please visit their website.

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

Salary & Wages

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $33160

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $53110

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