Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Saint Josephs College – Main Campus 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 Josephs College – Main Campus

815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY

Saint Josephs College - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Brooklyn, NY, in a predominantly urban area. Saint Josephs College - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of approximately five thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Josephs College - Main Campus include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Saint Josephs College - Main Campus achieve an SAT score within the range of 1400 to 1700, or an ACT score between 20 to 25. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at www.sjcny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Josephs College – Main Campus 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

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $43750

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $62950

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