by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 29 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of journalism. Combined, these schools handed out 1,427 bachelor's degrees in journalism to qualified students.
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The journalism bachelor'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 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 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.
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 bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism.
It is difficult to beat Syracuse University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in journalism. Syracuse is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Syracuse.
Journalism bachelor's degree recipients from Syracuse University receive an earnings boost of approximately $7,341 over the typical income of journalism graduates.
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Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in journalism needs to check out University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.
Bachelor's recipients from the journalism program at University of Maryland - College Park make $13,477 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
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George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in journalism. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.
Journalism bachelor's degree recipients from George Washington University receive an earnings boost of approximately $18,599 above the typical income of journalism graduates.
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American University is a great decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in journalism. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.
Journalism bachelor's degree recipients from American University earn a boost of about $10,971 above the typical income of journalism graduates.
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Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Journalism bachelor's degree recipients from Hofstra University earn a boost of about $3,825 above the typical earnings of journalism majors.
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Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.
Soon after graduating, journalism bachelor's recipients generally make around $32,523 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $30,959.
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Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Journalism bachelor's degree recipients from Fordham University earn a boost of approximately $9,353 above the average income of journalism graduates.
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Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in journalism from Stony Brook University
Ithaca is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small suburb of Ithaca.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the journalism program make about $34,453 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a bachelor’s in journalism from Ithaca CollegeExplore the best journalism colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 707 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 473 |
| Maryland | 207 | 173 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 241 |
| Delaware | 130 | 17 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 108 |
One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Journalism | 1,189 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 187 |
| Other Journalism | 28 |
| Photojournalism | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 6,978 |
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 2,579 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 2,466 |
| Communication & Journalism (Other) | 228 |
| Publishing | 29 |
