Journalism Degree

The journalism program at The University of Tampa 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 Florida colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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The University of Tampa

3319 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Tampa, Florida and operated as a private institution. Nearly 6,400 students enroll at UT per year.

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

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

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school earn an SAT score between 1450 - 1720, or an ACT score in a range of 21 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of around 53% of which only 22% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at ut.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

UT has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Rowing (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ut.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Tampa 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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.91
  • Average Annual Salary: $41410

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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 730

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