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- Phone: (513) 745-3000
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at Youngstown State 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 Ohio colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Youngstown State University (XU)
3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH
Youngstown State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Youngstown, Ohio and publically funded. Youngstown State University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 15,000.
Areas of study offered at YSU include but are not limited to:
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Security And Protective Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found at web.ysu.edu.
Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $8,200 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $8,400 per year. Some students at Youngstown State University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.
The Youngstown State University "Penguins" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
For a complete list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://web.ysu.edu/home.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. XU offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Journalism program at Youngstown State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates XU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Youngstown State University may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
Youngstown State University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Horizon League)
- Basketball (Horizon League)
- Track and Field (Horizon League)
- Football (Missouri Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling