Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Campbell University Inc 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 North Carolina colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Campbell University Inc (CCCTI)

2855 Hickory Boulevard, Hudson, NC

Campbell University Inc, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Buies Creek, NC, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Campbell University Inc has an annual student enrollment of about 6,100.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1170 to 1932, or an ACT score in a range of 17 to 28. An estimated 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at Campbell University Inc, with 16 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,400 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.campbell.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Campbell University Inc offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $27620

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

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