Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Saint Ambrose 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 Iowa colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Saint Ambrose University

Also known as St. Ambrose University

309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, IA

SAU is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Davenport, IA, in a predominantly urban area. 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 three thousand students enroll at SAU per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to SAU score in-between 20 - 25 on the ACT exam. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at Saint Ambrose University, with 29 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at sau.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $27,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 annually. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at SAU through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students may visit the school's www.sau.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Ambrose University 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

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