Journalism Schools
In Los Angeles, California
There are 4 journalism schools in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, which encompasses journalism training at the following levels:
- Journalism Certificate
- Associates degree in Journalism
- Bachelors degree in Journalism
- Masters degree in Journalism
Statistics
Professional Trends
Los Angeles Vs. California Journalism Employment
| Los Angeles | 2,620 |
| California | 9,290 |
Exactly 2,620 of the 9,290 journalism professionals employed in California, work in Los Angeles. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of journalism professionals in Los Angeles has shrunk by 25%. As the employment for journalism professionals in Los Angeles has decreased, overall employment in Los Angeles has increased.
Los Angeles Vs. California Journalism employment growth
| 12,010 | 12,080 | 11,660 | 9,990 | 9,290 |
| 3,510 | 3,600 | 3,330 | 2,700 | 2,620 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Los Angeles
Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Los Angeles
| $68,673 | $63,127 | $52,030 | $54,430 | $52,375 |
| $43,160 | $45,390 | $47,600 | $49,010 | $50,240 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Journalism in Los Angeles
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Los Angeles
As the number of journalism professionals in Los Angeles has shrunk, salaries for journalism professionals have also decreased. In 2010 Los Angeles journalism professionals earned an average yearly salary of $52,375. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for journalism professionals in Los Angeles was $68,673 per year. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Los Angeles.
Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Los Angeles
10th percentile |
$24,060 |
25th percentile |
$29,900 |
50th percentile |
$43,820 |
75th percentile |
$66,980 |
90th percentile |
$95,985 |
Journalism professionals in Los Angeles make a median yearly salary of $43,820. The 10% of journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,060 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $95,985 per year.
Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Los Angeles
Journalism |
$52,375 |
Communications |
$63,850 |
Creative Writing |
$100,060 |
On average journalism professionals in Los Angeles earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Los Angeles.
Educational Trends
Journalism schools in Los Angeles
Many of Los Angeles' journalism professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited journalism schools in the city.
Journalism Programs Offered In Los Angeles
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
There are a total of 5 degree and certificate programs in journalism offered by Los Angeles' journalism schools.
Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Los Angeles
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
84 |
master |
71 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 156 |
In 2010 approximately 156 students completed journalism courses.