Journalism Schools In Oklahoma

Journalism classes faculty can choose to work at one of 18 accredited journalism schools in Oklahoma. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the journalism academic community in Oklahoma, and the future trends in journalism training at the following levels:

Journalism Certificate
Associates degree in Journalism
Bachelors degree in Journalism
Masters degree in Journalism

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Professional Trends

Oklahoma Vs. National Journalism Employment

Oklahoma	1,180
National	105,350

Of all of the journalism professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Oklahoma state.

Employment Growth for Journalism professionals In Oklahoma

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
1,850	1,550	1,440	1,250	1,180

Yellow: Actual Values

In Oklahoma, the field of journalism is shrinking. In 2010 there were 670 less journalism professionals working in Oklahoma than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of journalism professionals has shrunk by 36%. This decline is faster than the change in the number of journalism professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of journalism professionals has shrunk by 12% from 2006 to 2010.

Journalism VS. All Professions salaries in Oklahoma

2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
$40,610	$42,483	$42,167	$45,507	$41,903
$38,070	$39,720	$40,527	$41,574	$42,968

Light Blue: Journalism
Dark Yellow: All Professions

The salaries paid to journalism professionals are growing in Oklahoma. In 2006 journalism professionals made a mean salary of $40,610 per year, and in 2010 they made $41,903 per year.

Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Oklahoma

10th percentile	$21,370
25th percentile	$25,607
50th percentile	$36,267
75th percentile	$51,563
90th percentile	$73,127

Thus, journalism professionals' salaries grew by 3% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 242% pay differential between the highest paid journalism professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of journalism in Oklahoma.

Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Oklahoma

Communications	$34,733
Creative Writing	$41,220
Journalism	$41,903

In Oklahoma, journalism professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Journalism programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oklahoma

associate	8
bachelor	21
master	2
doctor	0
Certificate	1
Total	32

As the number of journalism professionals is decreasing in Oklahoma state, the number of students graduating from the 18 accredited journalism schools in Oklahoma state is decreasing. In Oklahoma, there were 722 graduates in 2006. And there were 507 graduates from journalism courses in 2010.

Thus there was a 30% percent decrease in the number of journalism school degree or certificate graduates in Oklahoma. A majority of these graduates, or 66%, graduated with an bachelor's degree in journalism.

Journalism Faculty Salaries in Oklahoma

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