Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Utica 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 New York colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Utica College (West Point)

646 Swift Rd (ATTN: MASG), West Point, NY

Utica College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Utica, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly three thousand students enroll at Utica College yearly.

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

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1280 to 1560 on the SAT and between 16 to 24 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Utica College. An estimated 80% of all applicant were admitted at Utica College, with 19% of those accepted choosing to enroll.  Detailed admissions information can be gathered by calling the school or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school can visit their website at utica.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Point 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).