Photojournalism
A program that focuses on the use of still and motion photography in journalism and prepares individuals to function as news photographers and photographic editors. Includes instruction in photography, journalism, studio procedures and techniques, camera and equipment operation and technique, news editing, print and film editing, news scene composition, subject surveillance, media law and policy, news team field operations, and professional standards and ethics.
- Schools offering
- 21
- Annual completions
- 65
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $55k
About this major
A program that focuses on the use of still and motion photography in journalism and prepares individuals to function as news photographers and photographic editors. Includes instruction in photography, journalism, studio procedures and techniques, camera and equipment operation and technique, news editing, print and film editing, news scene composition, subject surveillance, media law and policy, news team field operations, and professional standards and ethics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photographers | $43k | +1.8% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| News analysts, reporters, and journalists | $60k | -3.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Film and video editors | $71k | +4.0% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$55k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$48k
Bachelor's
$55k
Top colleges for Photojournalism
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| South Plains College | Levelland, TX | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA | 1 | 0 | 1 |