Journalism Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for journalism graduates in news, digital media, and communications.

Avg. Median Salary

$71,477

Highest Paying

$90,390

Entry-Level

$44,660

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Journalism Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Technical Writers	$90,390	$57,440 – $145,270	45,500
2	Producers and Directors	$90,360	$45,780 – $198,540	143,120
3	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$78,760	$43,390 – $155,480	899,580
4	Editors	$77,920	$41,250 – $153,700	91,690
5	Writers and Authors	$76,910	$44,310 – $139,870	47,940
6	Public Relations Specialists	$74,750	$44,110 – $135,150	283,380
7	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$62,200	$36,240 – $144,140	39,250
8	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$47,340	$28,190 – $138,440	21,240
9	Photographers	$44,660	$30,820 – $91,810	51,760

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.