Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Doane University – Crete 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 Nebraska colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Doane University – Crete

2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE

Doane University- Crete is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Crete, NE, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1000 students are enrolled annually at Doane University- Crete.

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

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts
• History
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to Doane University- Crete score in a range of 20 to 26 on the ACT. This school has an admissions rate of around 83 percent of which only 27 percent chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at doane.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $26,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,000 annually. Some students at Doane University- Crete may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

Athletic programs are available at Doane University- Crete through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

Students can visit the Doane University - Crete website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Doane University – Crete 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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $54640

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

• Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $47460

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