Journalism Schools
In Boston, Massachusetts
There are 4 journalism schools in Boston for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in journalism in the city of Boston, which encompasses journalism training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Journalism
- Masters degree in Journalism
Statistics
Professional Trends
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Journalism Employment
| Boston | 1,490 |
| Massachusetts | 2,780 |
Exactly 1,490 of Massachusetts' 2,780 journalism professionals work in Boston. Between 2006 and 2010, in Boston, there has been a 157% growth in the number of journalism professionals. Overall employment in Boston has also increased.
Boston Vs. Massachusetts Journalism employment growth
| 1,320 | 3,000 | 2,530 | 2,860 | 2,780 |
| 580 | 1,600 | 1,260 | 1,520 | 1,490 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Boston
Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Boston
| $38,360 | $59,433 | $58,287 | $58,785 | $58,600 |
| $52,100 | $54,000 | $56,060 | $58,330 | $59,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Journalism in Boston
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Boston
In Boston, salaries for journalism professionals have increased. Boston journalism professionals made $58,600 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for journalism professionals in Boston was $38,360 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of journalism professionals in Boston is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Boston
10th percentile |
$27,160 |
25th percentile |
$35,085 |
50th percentile |
$52,560 |
75th percentile |
$78,285 |
90th percentile |
$96,305 |
Journalism professionals in Boston earn a median salary of $52,560 per year. The 10% of journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $27,160 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $96,305 per year.
Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Boston
Journalism |
$58,600 |
Communications |
$60,218 |
Creative Writing |
$65,180 |
On average journalism professionals in Boston earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Boston.
Educational Trends
Journalism schools in Boston
Many of Boston's journalism professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited journalism schools in the city.
Journalism Programs Offered In Boston
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
7 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
There are a total of 13 degree and certificate programs in journalism offered by Boston's journalism schools.
Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Boston
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
372 |
master |
159 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 531 |
Approximately 531 students completed journalism courses in 2010.