by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 311 bachelor's degrees in journalism to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for journalism students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Temple University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in journalism. Temple is a very large public university located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the journalism program report average early career income of $30,959.
More information about a bachelor’s in journalism from Temple University
Lehigh University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in journalism. Lehigh is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Bethlehem.
Those journalism students who get their bachelor's degree from Lehigh University earn $11,905 more than the typical journalism graduate.
More information about a bachelor’s in journalism from Lehigh UniversityExplore all the Best Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 707 |
| Maryland | 207 | 173 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 241 |
| Delaware | 130 | 17 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 108 |
Journalism is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 294 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 14 |
| Photojournalism | 2 |
| Other Journalism | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 1,548 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 939 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 579 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 106 |
| Publishing | 26 |
