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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Journalism in the Southwest Region

7 Colleges in the Southwest Region
83 Master's Degrees
$36,800 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your master's degree in journalism, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #84 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Journalism in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 83 master's degrees in journalism to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Journalism School for Your Master's Degree

Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Journalism in the Southwest Region The journalism master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Journalism in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality journalism program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for journalism.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in journalism.

Most Well Attended Schools for Journalism Students Working on Their Master's

1
29 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#2 Best Quality In AZ

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Arizona State University - Tempe if you want to pursue a master's degree in journalism. ASU - Tempe is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tempe. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in journalism in Arizona.

Master's students who receive their degree from the journalism program make an average of $36,800 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a master’s in journalism from Arizona State University - Tempe

2
21 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in journalism needs to take a look at University of North Texas. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in journalism in Texas.

There were approximately 21 journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in journalism from University of North Texas

3
14 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

University of Arizona is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in journalism. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in journalism in Arizona.

There were approximately 14 journalism students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.

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

4
10 Annual Master's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in journalism. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in journalism in Oklahoma.

There were approximately 10 journalism students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in journalism from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

5
6 Annual Master's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in journalism in Texas.

There were about 6 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in journalism from The University of Texas at Austin

6
3 Annual Master's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in journalism in Texas.

There were approximately 3 journalism individuals who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in journalism from Baylor University

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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK
#2 Most Popular In OK

OCU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Oklahoma City. More information about a master’s in journalism from Oklahoma City University

Best Journalism Colleges by State

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State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 223 32
Arizona 173 36
Oklahoma 161 11

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One of 5 majors within the Communication & Journalism area of study, Journalism has other similar majors worth exploring.

Journalism Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Journalism 54
Other Journalism 29

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Media Studies 590
Public Relations & Advertising 184
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 99
Publishing 3

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