by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of general journalism. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 162 master's degrees in general journalism during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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.
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 schools for general journalism students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Journalism Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general journalism students seeking a a master's degree.
It is difficult to beat Georgetown University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general journalism. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general journalism from Georgetown University
University of Maryland - College Park is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general journalism. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in general journalism from University of Maryland - College Park
New York University is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in general journalism. Located in the 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 general journalism from New York University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general journalism has to take a look at American University. The American University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in general journalism from American University
Located in the remote town of Saint Bonaventure, St. Bonaventure is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general journalism from St. Bonaventure University
Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general journalism from Hofstra University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general journalism from Temple University
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general journalism from Point Park University
Morgan State is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in general journalism from Morgan State University
Explore the best general journalism schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 16 |
| Maryland | 363 | 34 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 52 |
General Journalism is one of 6 different types of Journalism programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Journalism | 165 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 35 |
| Photojournalism | 35 |
