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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Journalism

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

42 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 25–42 of 42 colleges

Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.5%
Annual cost
$21,299/yr
Grad earnings
$46,354
SAT avg
1,051
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $80
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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 25.1%
Annual cost
$80,866/yr
Grad earnings
$100,423
SAT avg
1,466
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Journalism in USA?
42 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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?
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale leads with median graduate earnings of $53,390 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Journalism colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Marshall 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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