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Best Colleges for Bachelor Degree
in Journalism

26 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

26 Colleges
📍 Massachusetts
🎓 Bachelor Degree

Showing 1–24 of 26 colleges in Massachusetts

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 1 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 84.7%
Annual cost
$62,822/yr
Grad earnings
$67,506
SAT avg
1,197
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15
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Emerson College
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.5%
Annual cost
$77,153/yr
Grad earnings
$62,832
SAT avg
1,359
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1
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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 95.6%
Annual cost
$27,615/yr
Grad earnings
$56,662
SAT avg
1,090
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Bachelor Degree in Journalism in Massachusetts?
26 colleges and universities currently offer Bachelor Degree programs in Journalism in Massachusetts, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Journalism in Massachusetts?
Northeastern University leads with median graduate earnings of $92,538 ten years after enrollment for Bachelor Degree graduates.
Which Journalism colleges in Massachusetts have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Salem State University, Eastern Nazarene College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Journalism programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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