Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Saint Bonaventure 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 New York colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Saint Bonaventure University

Also known as St. Bona/Bonas

120 French Road, Rochester, NY

Saint Bonaventure University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Bonaventure, NY, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Saint Bonaventure University has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,500.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most common exam scores among students admitted to this school are in the range of 20 to 26 on the ACT, or 1398 to 1745 on the SAT exam. Saint Bonaventure University admits roughly 80% of students applying annually. Of those applicants accepted, around 24% enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at sbu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $31,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available for students and costs about $5,600 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the Saint Bonaventure University website to get a complete list of areas of study, 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. Saint Bonaventure University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $44730

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $70680

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