Journalism Degree

The journalism program at SUNY at Purchase 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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SUNY at Purchase College

Also known as Purchase College

44 Pierrepont Ave, Potsdam, NY

SUNY at Purchase College, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Purchase, New York, the campus resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately four thousand students are enrolled per year at SUNY at Purchase College.

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

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1480 to 1800 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for admission. This school admits roughly 30 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, nearly 26 percent of students 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 $7,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $7,800. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's www.purchase.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Purchase College 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).