Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Messiah 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Messiah College

501 E 38th St, Erie, PA

Messiah College is a four year Christian college dedicated to providing a faith based education to its students. The school is rooted in the Anabaptist, Wesleyan and Pietist traditions of Christianity. Messiah College was founded in 1909 in Grantham, Pennsylvania. The school has expanded over the last hundred years, offering more programs and opportunities. The school aims to educate young men and women and turn them into good Christians and model citizens.

Academics

Messiah College offers bachelor's degrees in the liberal arts and sciences for over 55 programs. The academic curriculum is provided in a Christian context and is augmented through off campus study, internships, individualized majors and research opportunities. Messiah College is nationally ranked, providing a top quality education for its students.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Occupational Therapy
• Early Childhood Education
• Criminal Justice
• Philosophy

Admissions and Financial Aid

Admissions decisions are based on a candidates preparation for college, the relative strength of the student's academic program, SAT or ACT test scores, the application essay and the program of study desired. Applications are approved based on a first come first serve basis, with a review pending once all materials are received.

Financial aid opportunities are available to eligible students. Individuals should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and consult the financial aid office to discuss eligibility, availability and opportunities.

Athletics

The Messiah College Falcons participate in the NCAA division III mid-Atlantic conference:

Sports programs:

• Baseball/Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Wrestling
• Volleyball
• Track & Field

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Messiah College 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

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

• Erie, PA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.82
  • Average Annual Salary: $66200

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