Journalism Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
Journalism faculty can choose to work at one of 3 journalism schools in Phoenix. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of journalism and journalism education in Phoenix, which includes journalism training at the following levels:
- Journalism Certificate
- Associates degree in Journalism
- Bachelors degree in Journalism
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Journalism Employment
| Phoenix | 1,150 |
| Arizona | 1,720 |
Of the 1,720 journalism professionals employed in Arizona, 1,150 work in Phoenix. There has been a 18% decline in the number of journalism professionals in Phoenix between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Phoenix has increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Journalism employment growth
| 2,170 | 2,310 | 2,120 | 1,770 | 1,720 |
| 1,410 | 1,780 | 1,520 | 800 | 1,150 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $43,573 | $51,257 | $53,103 | $53,930 | $48,223 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Journalism in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
Salaries for journalism professionals in Phoenix have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $48,223 per year was earned by journalism professionals in Phoenix. Four years earlier in 2006, journalism professionals in Phoenix made an average salary of $43,573 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Phoenix.
Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$21,630 |
25th percentile |
$31,550 |
50th percentile |
$43,793 |
75th percentile |
$57,033 |
90th percentile |
$79,563 |
Journalism professionals in Phoenix make a median yearly salary of $43,793. The 10% of journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $21,630 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $79,563 per year.
Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Journalism |
$48,223 |
Communications |
$56,073 |
Creative Writing |
$68,880 |
On average journalism professional salaries in Phoenix are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Journalism schools in Phoenix
There are 3 accredited journalism schools in the city. Many of Phoenix's journalism professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Journalism Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in journalism offered by Phoenix's journalism school.
Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Approximately 1 students completed journalism courses in 2010.