Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Indiana University – Purdue University – Indianapolis 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 Indiana colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Indiana University – Purdue University – Indianapolis

2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indiana's top urban university, is considered by U.S. News and World Report to be one of the top five "up and coming" universities in America.  IUPUI has top-ranked programs in public and environmental affairs, law, nursing and health.

IUPUI offers 200 different degree programs from both Indiana and Purdue universities.  It boasts 21 schools and, since it is located near downtown Indianapolis, offers many opportunities for civic involvement, internships, business and research partnerships, and more.

Known predominantly through the years as a research and health sciences university, IUPUI has expanded to include many innovative and interdisciplinary programs.  Its mission statement promises to deliver the following to its constituents:

• Teaching and Learning
• Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

With each of these core activities characterized by:

• Collaboration within and across disciplines and with the community
• A commitment to ensuring diversity, and
• Pursuit of best practices

History

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis was founded in 1969 as a partnership between two universities: Indiana University and Purdue University.  The partnership was formed in order to combine all the various schools of both universities together, in one location. 2005 marked the year when all the IUPUI schools had moved to one campus in Indianapolis, the IUPUI campus, a few short blocks from the Indiana State Capitol.

Academics

The IUPUI academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer sessions.

Colleges and Schools

IUPUI has 21 schools, with many departments in each, offering 200 academic degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.  Many professional certificates are also offered.

• IU Herron School of Art and Design
• IU Kelley School of Business
• IU School of Continuing Studies
• IU Graduate School
• IU School of Dentistry
• IU School of Education
• Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
• IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• IUPUI Honors College
• IU School of Informatics
• IU School of Journalism
• IU School of Law
• IU School of Liberal Arts
• IU School of Library and Information Science
• IU School of Medicine
• IU School of Nursing
• IU School of Physical Education and Tourism Management
• IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Purdue School of Science
• IU School of Social Work
• IUPUI University College

Student Life

The Office of Student Involvement, true to its name, encourages students to become involved in one of the many student clubs or organizations available on campus.  IUPUI promotes the idea that each student should find his/her niche in the campus community to enrich the educational experience.  To that end, there are many fraternities and sororities available to students, as well as many intramural sports leagues, and more.

Athletics

The IUPUI "Jaguars" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Community Life

IUPUI is dedicated to its many programs involving students in civic engagement, and it has been recognized for its commitment to these efforts.  The IUPUI Center for Service and Learning offers many programs for community involvement that include volunteering with non-profit agencies, participation in a service learning course, voluntary work for political campaigns, employment in community work-study positions, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Indiana University – Purdue University – Indianapolis has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor'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

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

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $48930

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