Journalism

CIP 09.0401 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

77

118 total including inactive

States

10

Across 10 states

Graduates (2025)

466

Total completions

Journalism is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Arizona and Michigan.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$77,800

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Growth

+2.1%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Communications Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $9,000, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 190 (40.8%)
Female: 276 (59.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 436 (93.6%)
Certificate: 30 (6.4%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

A
Artistic
I
Investigative
C
Conventional

creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Creative design
  • Artistic expression
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Creative
✓ Imaginative
✓ Analytical
✓ Curious
✓ Organized
✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Creative design
● Artistic expression
● Conducting research
● Solving complex problems
● Organization
● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking
♦ Active Listening
♦ Writing
♦ Knowledge
♦ Creativity
♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy creative expression and innovation; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value speaking?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • • Creative individuals who value originality
  • • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

  • • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
  • • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Where Can You Study Journalism?

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