Journalism Schools
In Spokane, Washington

There are 2 journalism schools in Spokane for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the journalism academic community in Spokane, and the future trends. Academia in journalism includes journalism training at the journalism bachelors degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Spokane Vs. Washington Journalism Employment

Spokane 170
Washington 1,990

Exactly 170 of Washington State's 1,990 journalism professionals work in Spokane. Between 2006 and 2010, in Spokane, there has been a 6% growth in the number of journalism professionals. As the number of journalism professionals in Spokane has increased, overall employment in Spokane has also increased.

Spokane Vs. Washington Journalism employment growth

2,290 2,540 2,460 2,510 1,990
160 140 250 230 170
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Washington
  • Dark Yellow: Spokane

Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Spokane

$42,805 $40,205 $53,433 $43,540 $41,395
$36,050 $37,350 $39,510 $41,010 $42,100
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Journalism in Spokane
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Spokane

Salaries for journalism professionals in Spokane have decreased. In 2010 journalism professionals in Spokane reportedly earned an average salary of $41,395 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, journalism professionals in Spokane made an average salary of $42,805 per year. The decline in the salary of journalism professionals in Spokane is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Spokane

10th percentile		 $24,170
25th percentile		 $28,680
50th percentile		 $36,410
75th percentile		 $50,910
90th percentile		 $64,460

Journalism professionals in Spokane make a median yearly salary of $36,410. The 10% of journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $24,170 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $64,460 per year.

Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Spokane

Journalism		 $41,395
Communications		 $46,116

On average journalism professional salaries in Spokane are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Journalism schools in Spokane

2

Many of Spokane's journalism professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited journalism schools in the city.

Journalism Programs Offered In Spokane

associate		 0
bachelor		 3
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

Spokane's journalism schools offer 3 journalism degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Spokane

associate		 0
bachelor		 51
master		 0
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total51

In 2010 approximately 51 students completed journalism courses.

Journalism Faculty Salaries in Spokane, Washington

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