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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Journalism

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

183 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 25–48 of 183 colleges

New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details
New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Journalism in USA?
183 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Journalism in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Journalism in USA?
New York University leads with median graduate earnings of $82,509 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Journalism colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Stony Brook University. 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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