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Journalism Schools in North Carolina

There are ten schools in the state of North Carolina offering journalism programs. In 2010, 136 students graduated from programs at North Carolina journalism schools. 129 of all these students graduated with bachelors degrees and four of all these students graduated with associates degrees.

Overview

204 students graduate from programs in this state in journalism, on average, per year. Out of those, three students graduated with certificates in journalism, four with a degree at the associate's level, and 129 with a degree at the bachelor's level.

Ten journalism schools are located in this southern state. Out of these, four schools are public, while six schools are private. Tuition at a private journalism school varies from $15,844 to $26,827, while public journalism school tuition varies from $4,797 to $5,251.

Average tuition for programs in journalism is $14,401. The lowest tuition in this state, which is $4,797 per year, is at East Carolina University, while the highest tuition for journalism programs, which is $26,827 each year, is at Elon University.

North Carolina journalism schools offer certificates, associates degrees, and bachelors degrees. No undergraduate level journalism students pursued degrees at the masters level in 2010.

Journalism Program Completions in North Carolina 2006 - 2010

204 students graduate from programs in this state in journalism, on average, per year. Out of those, three students graduated with certificates in journalism, four with a degree at the associate's level, and 129 with a degree at the bachelor's level.

Journalism Program Completions in North Carolina 2006 - 2010

  • Certificate 2006: 0
  • Certificate 2007: 2
  • Certificate 2008: 5
  • Certificate 2009: 6
  • Certificate 2010: 3
  • Associate 2006: 6
  • Associate 2007: 8
  • Associate 2008: 13
  • Associate 2009: 6
  • Associate 2010: 4
  • Bachelor 2006: 230
  • Bachelor 2007: 217
  • Bachelor 2008: 255
  • Bachelor 2009: 302
  • Bachelor 2010: 129

Journalism Program Availability in North Carolina

Schools in this state offer a total of 11 journalism programs. Of these programs, 72.7% are programs at the bachelor's level. The remaining programs are certificates and degrees at the associates level.

Journalism Program Availability in North Carolina

  • Certificate: 1
  • Associate: 2
  • Bachelor: 8

Broadcast News Analysts — Salary by Percentile

Broadcast News Analysts — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 27490
  • 25th Percentile: 34200
  • Median: 50160
  • 75th Percentile: 81350
  • 90th Percentile: 143440

Reporters and Correspondents — Salary by Percentile

Reporters and Correspondents — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 21370
  • 25th Percentile: 25700
  • Median: 32820
  • 75th Percentile: 47530
  • 90th Percentile: 71470

Broadcast News Analysts — Employment Trend

Broadcast News Analysts — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 50100
  • Median Salary 2007: 55100
  • Median Salary 2008: 37480
  • Median Salary 2009: 42990
  • Median Salary 2010: 50160
  • Total Employed 2006: 310
  • Total Employed 2007: 250
  • Total Employed 2008: 150
  • Total Employed 2009: 170
  • Total Employed 2010: 310

Reporters and Correspondents — Employment Trend

Reporters and Correspondents — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 29610
  • Median Salary 2007: 30250
  • Median Salary 2008: 31900
  • Median Salary 2009: 33650
  • Median Salary 2010: 32820
  • Total Employed 2006: 1170
  • Total Employed 2007: 1260
  • Total Employed 2008: 1170
  • Total Employed 2009: 1060
  • Total Employed 2010: 930

North Carolina vs National Journalism Employment

North Carolina vs National Journalism Employment

  • Employed in North Carolina: 2.441% (1240)

Journalism Schools in North Carolina

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1. The Bennett College for Women

900 E Washington St
Greensboro, NC 27401-3239
(336) 517-2100

The Bennett College for Women, which is near the center of the city, is located in Greensboro, NC and this school offers one journalism program. Bennett is a historically black 4-year institution. Bennett ranks tenth in terms of enrollment in the state of North Carolina.

2. Central Carolina Community College

1105 Kelly Dr
Sanford, NC 27330-9840
(919) 775-5401

Central Carolina Community College offers two journalism programs. Out of those, it offers one certificate in journalism to students and one journalism degree at the associate's level. This college is in Sanford, North Carolina, where students can enjoy a rural setting. Overall, 5,267 students seek degrees in 77 Central Carolina Community College programs. It is the largest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism in terms of programs.

3. North Carolina A & T State University

1601 E Market St
Greensboro, NC 27411
(336) 334-7500

Founded in 1891, North Carolina A & T State University is a historically black, public, 4-year, research institution. NCAT, which is near the center of the city, is in Greensboro, NC. This university is the 12th largest institution in the state of North Carolina. A & Y Offers students five certificates, 72 bachelors level degrees, 34 masters level degrees, and six doctoral level degrees. In 2010, 10,795 students pursued degrees from the 90 programs at North Carolina A & T. A & Y Offers subjects including human services and management. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges accredits this medium-sized university. A & Y Is one of 7 research universities in North Carolina.

4. Pfeiffer University

48380 Hwy 52n
Misenheimer, NC 28109-0960
(704) 463-1360

Pfeiffer University, which is very close to Misenheimer, North Carolina, is located in a rural area and it offers one program in journalism. Pfeiffer is a 4-year institution. In terms of programs, it is the ninth largest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism.

5. Gardner-Webb University

Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997
(704) 406-2361

Gardner-Webb University, which is very close to Boiling Springs, North Carolina, is located in a rural area and Gardner-Webb offers one journalism program. Overall, 4,282 students seek degrees in 58 programs at this small school. In terms of programs, it is the seventh largest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism.

6. Methodist University

5400 Ramsey St
Fayetteville, NC 28311-1420
(910) 630-7000

Methodist University, which is near the center of the city, is in Fayetteville, NC and this school offers one journalism program. This school is the eighth largest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism.

7. Randolph Community College

629 Industrial Pk Ave
Asheboro, NC 27205
(336) 633-0200

Randolph Community College is in Asheboro, NC and this college offers one journalism program. This college is one of 49 community colleges in North Carolina. It is the second biggest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism in terms of programs.

8. Elon University

100 Campus Drive
Elon, NC 27244-2010
(336) 278-2000

Elon University is located in Elon, North Carolina, where students can enjoy a rural setting. and it offers one journalism program. 5,709 students seek degrees in 58 programs at this liberal arts college, overall. In terms of programs, it is the sixth biggest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism.

9. Campbell University

450 Leslie Campbell Ave
Buies Creek, NC 27506
(910) 893-1200x1265

Campbell University, which is very close to Buies Creek, North Carolina, is in a rural setting and Campbell offers one journalism program. Overall, 6,103 students pursue degrees in 84 Campbell programs. It is the fourth biggest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism in terms of programs.

10. Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2000

Appalachian State University offers one program in journalism and ASU is in town of Boone, North Carolina. This school is one of 76 public post-secondary institutions in North Carolina. It is the seventh oldest institution in the state of North Carolina offering programs in journalism.

11. East Carolina University

East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
(252) 328-6131

East Carolina University offers one journalism program and East Carolina, which is near the center of the city, is located in Greenville, NC. ECU is one of 5 institutions with a medical school in North Carolina. ECU is the eighth oldest institution in the state of North Carolina offering journalism programs.