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- Phone: (920) 923-7600
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at Marquette 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 Wisconsin colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Marquette University
45 S National Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI
Marquette University is a nonprofit private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 12,000 students are enrolled per year at Marquette University.
Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Psychology
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common test scores among students accepted to this school are between 24 to 29 on the ACT, or 1570 to 1910 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 57 percent of which only 16 percent decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,400 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for Marquette University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
- Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.marquette.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marquette University offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 15 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 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 Marquette University, 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
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
- Fond du Lac, WI
- Average Hourly Rate: $29.61
- Average Annual Salary: $61580
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Marquette University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Marquette University may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Marquette University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Big East Conference)
- Track and Field (Big East Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball