2022 Best Journalism Schools

#1

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA

Any student pursuing a degree in journalism has to look into Washington and Lee University. Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Lexington. A Best Schools rank of #47 out of 2,576 colleges nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.

There were about 7 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent data year.

#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in journalism. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Schools rank of #14 out of 2,576 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 271 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Those journalism students who get their degree from Northwestern University earn $9,558 more than the standard journalism grad.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Any student pursuing a degree in journalism needs to check out Georgetown University. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington. A Best Schools rank of #18 out of 2,576 schools nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 21 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

#4

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University in the City of New York is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in journalism. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Schools rank of #22 out of 2,576 colleges nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 259 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the journalism degree program at Columbia University in the City of New York make $12,758 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

#5

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, WI

UW - Madison is a very large public university located in the city of Madison. A Best Schools rank of #69 out of 2,576 schools nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were roughly 246 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison in the most recent year we have data available.

#6

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Schools rank of #33 out of 2,576 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 149 journalism students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Journalism degree recipients from University of Southern California earn a boost of about $10,958 over the typical earnings of journalism majors.

#7

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. A Best Schools rank of #52 out of 2,576 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were approximately 184 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

#8

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis. This university ranks 4th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were roughly 277 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year. Those journalism students who get their degree from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities earn $7,158 more than the average journalism student.

#9

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

UF is a fairly large public university located in the city of Gainesville. This university ranks 1st out of 87 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 130 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. After graduation, journalism degree recipients typically make about $32,200 at the beginning of their careers.

#10

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, MO

Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 55 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 531 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent data year. Those journalism students who get their degree from University of Missouri - Columbia receive $10,558 more than the typical journalism graduate.

#11

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Schools rank of #58 out of 2,576 schools nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.

There were about 32 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year. Journalism degree recipients from Northeastern University get an earnings boost of about $10,558 over the typical income of journalism graduates.

#12

George Washington University

Washington, DC

Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of District of Columbia.

There were approximately 56 journalism students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the journalism program at George Washington University get $10,958 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

#13

Boston University

Boston, MA

Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Schools rank of #67 out of 2,576 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 187 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the journalism degree program at Boston University earn $8,158 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

#14

Elon University

Elon, NC

Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Elon. This university ranks 5th out of 113 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 32 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Elon in the most recent year we have data available. Those journalism students who get their degree from Elon University make $2,958 more than the average journalism graduate.

#15

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, MD

Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 39 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 157 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the journalism major at University of Maryland - College Park earn $5,058 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

#16

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public university located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Schools rank of #70 out of 2,576 colleges nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were approximately 74 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, journalism degree recipients generally earn around $31,600 at the beginning of their careers.

#17

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 160 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 186 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the journalism major at Syracuse University earn $5,058 more than the standard college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

#18

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 198 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year. Those journalism students who get their degree from University of Iowa make $2,358 more than the standard journalism graduate.

#19

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT

Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 32 schools for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.

There were about 9 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available.

#20

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL

UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Champaign. A Best Schools rank of #68 out of 2,576 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were about 66 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the journalism program state that they receive average early career income of $31,900.

#21

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 54 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 260 journalism students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year. Those journalism students who get their degree from University of Kansas make $6,358 more than the average journalism student.

#22

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Located in the city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 142 journalism students who graduated with this degree at IU Bloomington in the most recent year we have data available. Those journalism students who get their degree from Indiana University - Bloomington earn $4,758 more than the typical journalism student.

#23

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Schools rank of #63 out of 2,576 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 18 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year.

#24

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

Drake is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Des Moines. This university ranks 3rd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 31 journalism students who graduated with this degree at Drake in the most recent data year. Those journalism students who get their degree from Drake University earn $4,358 more than the average journalism graduate.

#25

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. This university ranks 3rd out of 80 colleges for overall quality in the state of Georgia.

There were roughly 208 journalism students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the journalism major at University of Georgia earn $6,408 above the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.