by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 40 U.S. colleges awarded 1,081 degrees and certificates in Other Journalism. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 56% of graduates. College Factual ranks 16 schools in its 2027 Best Other Journalism Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $36,667 one year after completing, rising to $58,612 after four years.
A major in Other Journalism explores Journalism, Other. Any Instructional Program In Journalism Not Listed Above. Examples: [Online Journalism].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other journalism is a widely-pursued major, with 1,081 degrees awarded annually. 40 colleges award other journalism degrees, an average of 27 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 206.
By level, the 1,081 awards include 609 bachelor’s degrees and 472 master’s degrees.
Women earned 70% of other journalism degrees and certificates in the latest year (751 of 1,081). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (578) and Hispanic or Latino (172), and international students earned 108.
College Factual ranks 16 schools in its 2027 Best Other Journalism Schools ranking, including 14 for bachelor’s degrees and 6 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other journalism schools within 11 states. In all, 40 colleges offer other journalism programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Journalism Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other journalism credential is the bachelor’s degree: 609 of the 1,081 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other journalism call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Communications and Media, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other journalism degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 609 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 472 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other journalism, at 70.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 70.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 10.8% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.0% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Journalism, with an average median salary of $85,135. Typical job titles include Adjunct Professor, Adjunct Lecturer, Communication Instructor and Interpersonal Communications Professor.
The occupation related to other journalism with the most projected jobs is Communications Teachers, Postsecondary, at 919,494.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 919,494 | -1.5% |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 92,155 | -0.2% |
Other Journalism graduates earn a median $36,667 one year after completing their program, $58,612 after four years and $57,619 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,667 |
| 4 years | $58,612 |
| 5 years | $57,619 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other journalism, with a median salary of $96,169.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $74,101 |
Other Journalism has 5 similar majors in the Communication & Journalism field, which together award 10,393 degrees a year; the largest are Journalism (9,568), Broadcast Journalism (745) and Photojournalism (70). Browse all Communication & Journalism majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Journalism | 9,568 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 745 |
| Photojournalism | 70 |
| Science/Health/Environmental Journalism | 7 |
| Cultural Journalism | 3 |
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