Journalism Vocational Programs

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Tuition & Fees	$3,798	$12,187

In the United States, 125 colleges are offering Journalism certificates or associate's degree programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Journalism vocational program is $3,798 for state residents and $12,187 for out-of-state students.

By offered program type, 25 schools offer less than 1 year certificate, 19 schools offer 1-2 years certificate, and 109 schools offer associate degree programs.

You may want to check regular undergraduate and graduate Journalism programs.

What is Journalism Career?

A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in 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

Average Wage by Jobs after Journalism Program

Next jobs are possible career after earning Journalism certificate/degree. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The average annual wage of Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers career is $91,560 and, for Writers and Authors, the average annual income is $91,560.

Journalism Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2023)
Job Title	Hourly Wage	Annual Wage
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers	$44.02	$91,560
Writers and Authors	$44.02	$91,560
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$41.49	$86,290
Editors	$40.78	$84,820
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	-	$84,700
Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$23.45	$48,770