Employers Value Journalism Majors
Students who earn a degree in Journalism are critical thinkers who can produce news and publicity materials, work in digital media, research efficiently, and write concisely for a variety of mediums. From working in media industries to public relations to pursuing an academic career, graduates with a journalism major are in demand for their ability to adapt to today’s fast-paced digital world.
Writer, Associate Producer, and News Assistant are top job titles for GSU Journalism majors at CNN.
The IT industry is trending up for Journalism grads from GSU.
81% of Journalism grads from GSU stay in GA.
Top skills for GSU Journalism majors at Georgia Public Broadcasting are Editing, Creative Writing, Event Management, and Facebook.
Storytelling, Copy Editing, and Digital Journalism are top skills for Journalism majors.
Communications Director, Editor and News Reporter are common jobs for Journalism majors.
ESPN, CNN, and The New York Times are top employers for Journalism majors.
Top fields for Journalism majors include Media, Marketing and Entertainment.
Top skills for Journalism majors at Google include Social Media, Blogging, and Marketing.
Crisis Communication, Reputation Management, and SMS are skills that correlate with a higher salary for GSU Journalism grads.
Georgia Public Broadcasting, Turner, and CNN are top employers for GSU Journalism majors.
Major Stories
JOURNALISM FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
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Georgia State University "Major in a Minute" videos include comments from students and faculty in the major, as well as general guidance for making the most of the major.
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Georgia State University "Major in a Minute" videos include comments from students and faculty in the major, as well as general guidance for making the most of the major.
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A JOURNALISM DEGREE.
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TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU JOURNALISM GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A JOURNALISM MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
MEDIA CONSULTANT
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Over 78% of 4,795 people working as media consultants majored in fields other than Communications. The chart above shows what they studied.
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263 media consultants majored in Journalism.
MARKETING ANALYST
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About 76% of 11,167 people working as marketing analysts majored in fields other than Marketing. The chart above shows what they studied.
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122 marketing analysts majored in Journalism.
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
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Around 90% of 15,149 people working as campaign managers majored in fields other than Political Science. The chart above shows what they studied.
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320 people working as campaign managers majored in Journalism.
IS GRAD SCHOOL NECESSARY FOR YOUR CAREER?
Learn about typical entry-level education requirements for over 800 occupations, reasons you should go to Grad School, reasons you should not go to Grad School, and whether or not you should go to Grad School right after Undergrad.
Earnings Outlook for Graduate Students
Current Average Salary by Degree Level for All Majors
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$54.2K Bachelors | $71.8K Masters | $79.4K Doctorate |
Digital Account Manager - Accenture
"Courses in Digital Journalism and Public Relations guided and really set me up for success to be an Account Manager. I am eternally grateful for the professors and community at Georgia State University."
Senior Communications Specialist - KWI Communications
"I had professors at GSU who made sure I was committed to meeting assignment deadlines. I've kept that same disciplined work ethic in my current career as a Senior Communications Specialist....
I'm very grateful for the Communications Department at GSU, which pushed me to be a polished writer and taught me a lot about career development."
Digital Journalist - Gray Television
"The journalism program at Georgia State University was a great foundation in preparing me for my career in news. I learned how to write in AP style, how to conduct interviews, how to reach out to public information officers and other sources,...
and what makes a story newsworthy. All of these have been incredibly beneficial in my career today. I was even able to use class assignments and projects as portfolio pieces to submit to potential employers when I first began looking for work."
Digital Episodic Investigative Producer - TEGNA
"I had no idea how many opportunities I would be presented prior to transferring to Georgia State University in 2013. This also resulted in creating a network of relationships with professionals who not only became mentors, but friends....
My experience at Georgia State paved the way for what is now a regional and national award-winning career. Each day I strive to make a difference by holding the powerful accountable by telling stories that matter."
FCA Florida Regional Director - International Advancement
"My journalism major has been extremely useful for my career with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In my current role as the Florida Regional Director of International Advancement, I use my journalism major to assist me...
in coming alongside our teams throughout Latin America South in helping them communicate in writing and in video the news of what is occurring in their ministries. I also use the skills from my major to help me clearly communicate through public speaking to encourage and mobilize our staff, donors, boards and volunteers in Florida to get involved with FCA throughout Latin America South."
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