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- Phone: (212) 650-7000
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7:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
44FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,985Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center 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 New York colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Also known as The Graduate Center
160 Convent Ave, New York, NY
CUNY Graduate School and University Center, a public graduate institution, is located in New York, New York. Enrollment at this school is nearly six thousand students annually. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.
This school also offers undergraduate programs as well, with an average tuition for these programs approximately $5,600 yearly. Out of state and nonresidents of New York will have to pay a higher tuition rate of around $13,000 per year. Yearly tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $7,700. For out of state residents the tuition rate will be different, estimated to be around $21,000 per year.
Areas of study offered at The Graduate Center include:
- Liberal Arts
- Communications
- Journalism
- Commerce
Students may visit the school's website to view additional information regarding enrollment and financial aid.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Graduate Center has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 3 |
| Master's Degree | 0 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Journalism program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 380
- Average Hourly Rate: $18.47
- Average Annual Salary: $38420
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.73
- Average Annual Salary: $49360
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 990
- Average Hourly Rate: $34.23
- Average Annual Salary: $71200
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 700
- Average Hourly Rate: $41.90
- Average Annual Salary: $87150
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students CUNY Graduate School and University Center accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, CUNY Graduate School and University Center may offer services like:
- Online course work available
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children