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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

18

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,405

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Mount St. Mary’s 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 California colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Mount St. Mary’s College (Mt. SAC)

1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA

Mount St. Mary's College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Los Angeles, CA, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Mount St. Mary's College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 2,900.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Most common standardized test scores among applicants admitted to Mount St. Mary's College are in the range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam, or 835 to 1050 for the SAT exam. 68% of applicants are accepted to Mount St. Mary's College, of which 32% choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at msmc.la.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,700 per year. Students at Mount St. Mary's College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Students should visit the website to see a complete list of academic 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. Mt. SAC offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic1
White1

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 Mount St. Mary’s College, 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

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 give you an idea of the students Mount St. Mary’s College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Mount St. Mary’s College may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment