by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 540 master's degrees in journalism to qualified students.
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The journalism master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for journalism students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in journalism.
Syracuse University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in journalism. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
Students who graduate with their master's from the journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $41,856.
More information about a master’s in journalism from Syracuse University
University of Maryland - College Park is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in journalism. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Maryland - College Park
New York University is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in journalism. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in journalism from New York University
American University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in journalism. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.
Students who graduate with their master's from the journalism program state that they receive average early career earnings of $49,973.
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Located in the large suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in journalism from Hofstra University
Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Journalism master's degree recipients from St. Bonaventure University receive an earnings boost of around $5,735 above the typical income of journalism graduates.
More information about a master’s in journalism from St. Bonaventure UniversityExplore the best journalism schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 285 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 16 |
| Maryland | 193 | 34 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 62 |
Journalism is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Journalism | 282 |
| General Journalism | 178 |
| Photojournalism | 41 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 987 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 938 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 597 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 209 |
| Publishing | 141 |
