Minnesota · Journalism

Best Journalism institutions in Minnesota, ranked by earnings

The Journalism program focuses on the principles and practices of reporting, writing, and broadcasting news. It is designed for students who are passionate about storytelling and wish to explore the diverse cultural values and ethical…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 09.04
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
89
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$27,474
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,225
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
69%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$46,870
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis Public · Bachelor's degree
$42,4505285%$20,500
2University of Minnesota - Duluth
Duluth Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,4741265%$26,351

Career outlook

What this program leads to: News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-3.9%
Decline
Openings / yr (US)
~4,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$60,280
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingWritingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive Learning

What News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists earn in Minnesota

Jobs in Minnesota
370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$46,870
median $45,190
Best-paying metro
$51,490
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

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News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
$46,870 avg · 370 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Journalism programs in Minnesota.

Which Journalism program in Minnesota has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities tops the list at $42,450. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists earn in Minnesota?+

The average annual wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in Minnesota is $46,870 (median $45,190), across about 370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Journalism program?+

The Journalism program focuses on the principles and practices of reporting, writing, and broadcasting news. It is designed for students who are passionate about storytelling and wish to explore the diverse cultural values and ethical…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, writing, reading comprehension, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists?+

The national job outlook is about -3.9% growth with around 4,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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