Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Miami University – Oxford 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 Ohio colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Miami University – Oxford

4200 E University Blvd, Middletown, OH

Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Miami University - Oxford has a yearly student enrollment of approximately seventeen thousand.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

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

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Miami of Ohio. A score between 1090 to 1280 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Miami of Ohio accepts about 70% of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 26% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $31,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,600 for the year. Some students at Miami University - Oxford may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.miamioh.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Miami University – Oxford 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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $48370

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $42540

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