Journalism Schools
In Athens, West Virginia
There is only one journalism school in Athens for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the journalism academic community in Athens, and the future trends. Academia in journalism includes journalism training at the journalism bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Athens Vs. West Virginia Journalism Employment
| Athens | 50 |
| West Virginia | 610 |
Of the 610 journalism professionals employed in West Virginia, 50 work in Athens. There has been a 55% decline in the number of journalism professionals in Athens between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of journalism professionals in Athens has decreased, overall employment in Athens has increased.
Athens Vs. West Virginia Journalism employment growth
| 640 | 590 | 630 | 570 | 610 |
| 110 | No data | 50 | No data | 50 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: West Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Athens
Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Athens
| $23,495 | $21,160 | $25,850 | No data | $27,985 |
| $29,770 | $30,540 | $31,560 | No data | $33,710 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Journalism in Athens
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens
In Athens, salaries for journalism professionals have increased. Athens journalism professionals made $27,985 per year, on average, in 2010. Journalism professionals in Athens made a yearly average salary of $23,495, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.
Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Athens
10th percentile |
$16,235 |
25th percentile |
$19,985 |
50th percentile |
$24,830 |
75th percentile |
$35,185 |
90th percentile |
$45,155 |
Journalism professionals in Athens make a median yearly salary of $24,830. The difference in pay between the journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 178%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $16,235 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $45,155 per year.
Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Athens
Journalism |
$27,985 |
Communications |
$30,423 |
Journalism professional salaries in Athens are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Journalism schools in Athens
There is only one accredited journalism school in the city. Many of Athens' journalism professionals are graduates of this school.
Journalism Programs Offered In Athens
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Athens' journalism school offers one journalism degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Athens
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 15 |
In 2010 approximately 15 students completed journalism courses.