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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 49–72 of 183 colleges

Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$68,298/yr
Grad earnings
$69,039
SAT avg
1,294
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$68,298/yr
Grad earnings
$69,039
SAT avg
1,294
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.9%
Annual cost
$30,528/yr
Grad earnings
$67,253
SAT avg
1,261
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $65
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 51%
Annual cost
$70,130/yr
Grad earnings
$65,793
SAT avg
1,313
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 51%
Annual cost
$70,130/yr
Grad earnings
$65,793
SAT avg
1,313
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $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?
University of Florida leads with median graduate earnings of $71,588 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 Michigan State 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.

Careers after Masters Degree in Journalism

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Editors Writers and Authors Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers Proofreaders and Copy Markers Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys Photographers Film and Video Editors

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