Journalism Degree

The journalism program at Texas Southern University 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 Texas colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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Texas Southern University (TSU)

One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX

TSU is a public historically black institution located in Houston, Texas. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled annually at TSU.

Areas of study offered at TSU include:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at TSU. A score between 1110 - 1360 on the SAT, or 15 - 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 39% of those students that apply are admitted to TSU, of which 35% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Texas Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for TSU is the "Tigers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

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

Contact information, admission forms, programs offered, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.tsu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TSU 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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $33160

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $53110

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