Pennsylvania · Journalism

Best institutions to study Journalism in Pennsylvania

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
15
offering CIP 09.04
States & territories
52
with a program page
Degrees / yr
355
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$34,887
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
7
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,834
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 7 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lehigh University
Bethlehem Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$45,2562488%$26,912$19,500
2Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus
University Park Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,46822186%$25,000
3Pennsylvania State University - World Campus
University Park Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,468234%$25,000
4Point Park University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,887959%$23,704$27,000
5Temple University
Philadelphia Public · Bachelor's degree
$30,9596775%$26,000
6Pennsylvania Western University
California Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,620452%
7Widener University
Chester Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$22,058468%$29,049

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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
1,160
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$98,170
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Related careers

Editors
$72,000 avg · 3,240 jobs
Photographers
$49,190 avg · 1,870 jobs
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
$81,430 avg · 1,530 jobs
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
avg · 1,160 jobs
Writers and Authors
$90,060 avg · 1,080 jobs
Film and Video Editors
avg · 850 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Journalism programs in Pennsylvania.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Lehigh University tops the list at $45,256. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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