Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Stillman 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 Alabama colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Stillman College (Springhill)

4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL

Stillman College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Stillman College has an annual student enrollment of approximately 1,100.

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

• Nursing
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Sports Medicine

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 800 to 915 for the SAT exam and in a range of 16 to 19 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Stillman College. 46% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 19% choose to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $17,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available for students and costs about $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Stillman College is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

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Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

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

• Mobile, AL
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $44170

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).