Journalism Degree

The journalism program at SUNY College at New Paltz 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 College at New Paltz

1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at New Paltz, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Paltz, NY, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. SUNY College at New Paltz has an annual student enrollment of approximately seven thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at New Paltz offers:

• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1550 to 1820 on the SAT and between 23 to 27 on the ACT is common among students accepted to SUNY New Paltz. This school has an admissions rate of 37 percent of which only 19 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at newpaltz.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $7,100 and out-of-state residents pay $17,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $7,100. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at New Paltz through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.newpaltz.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at New Paltz 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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $44730

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $70680

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