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2025 Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in California

1 College in California
89 Master's Degrees
$49,625 Avg Early-Career Salary
Journalism is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #102 most popular master's degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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The journalism school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Journalism Master's Degree Schools in California.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Journalism in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for journalism students seeking a a master's degree.

Top California Schools for a Master's in Journalism

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Any student who is interested in a master's degree in journalism needs to look into University of Southern California. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.

After graduation, journalism master's recipients generally make about $49,625 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Southern California

Best Journalism Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 158 11
Nevada 105 12

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Journalism is one of 5 different types of Communication & Journalism programs to choose from.

Journalism Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Journalism 89

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 534
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 210
Public Relations & Advertising 148

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