Journalism Schools
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

In Tuscaloosa, there are 2 journalism schools where journalism faculty can find employment. The trends in Tuscaloosa's journalism academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes journalism training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Journalism
  • Masters degree in Journalism

Statistics

Professional Trends

Tuscaloosa Vs. Alabama Journalism Employment

Tuscaloosa 40
Alabama 1,460

Of the 1,460 journalism professionals employed in Alabama, 40 work in Tuscaloosa. Between 2006 and 2010, in Tuscaloosa, there has been a 67% decline in the number of journalism professionals. As the employment for journalism professionals in Tuscaloosa has decreased, overall employment in Tuscaloosa has also decreased.

Tuscaloosa Vs. Alabama Journalism employment growth

1,720 1,610 1,550 1,440 1,460
120 140 70 No data 40
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Alabama
  • Dark Yellow: Tuscaloosa

Journalism VS. All professions salaries in Tuscaloosa

$20,855 $21,320 $20,985 No data $25,710
$28,360 $29,260 $30,440 No data $32,490
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Journalism in Tuscaloosa
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Tuscaloosa

Salaries for journalism professionals in Tuscaloosa have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $25,710 per year was earned by journalism professionals in Tuscaloosa. Journalism professionals in Tuscaloosa made a yearly average salary of $20,855, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of journalism professionals in Tuscaloosa is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Journalism professionals in Tuscaloosa

10th percentile		 $20,740
25th percentile		 $22,370
50th percentile		 $25,010
75th percentile		 $29,150
90th percentile		 $33,310

Journalism professionals make a median salary of $25,010 per year in Tuscaloosa. The 10% of journalism professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $20,740 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $33,310 per year.

Average Salaries for Journalism professionals and related professions in Tuscaloosa

Journalism		 $25,710
Communications		 $26,213

Tuscaloosa journalism professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Journalism schools in Tuscaloosa

2

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

Journalism Programs Offered In Tuscaloosa

associate		 0
bachelor		 2
master		 1
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total3

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

Student Completed Journalism Degrees In Tuscaloosa

associate		 0
bachelor		 68
master		 13
doctor		 0
Certificate		 0
Total81

Approximately 81 students graduated from journalism courses in 2010.

Journalism Faculty Salaries in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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