by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 440 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in New York list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in journalism.
Syracuse University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in journalism. Syracuse is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Syracuse.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the journalism program make around $41,856 for their early career.
More information about a master’s in journalism from Syracuse University
New York University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in journalism. Located in the large 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
It is hard to beat Hofstra University if you want to pursue a master's degree in journalism. 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
It's difficult to beat St. Bonaventure University if you want to pursue a master's degree in journalism. Located in the town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Those journalism students who get their master's degree from St. Bonaventure University make $7,089 more than the average journalism grad.
More information about a master’s in journalism from St. Bonaventure UniversityExplore all the Best Journalism Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 87 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 39 |
| Photojournalism | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 688 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 326 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 175 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 161 |
| Publishing | 97 |
