JournalismNorth America

129 Master's degrees in Journalism in North America

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Journalism

The Master of Arts Journalism program from Columbia University trains experienced journalists to go deeper and equips them with subject-area expertise, so they can explain complicated issues to the public. Students develop an intellectual grounding in their concentration that enables them to ask more informed questions, evaluate evidence for competing theories and produce sophisticated stories.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

9 months$74,180/full

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Journalism Certificate

With the advent of multi-platform reporting, the demand for innovative journalists has never been stronger as media outlets and content providers seek fresh and inventive ways to satisfy their audiences’ curiosity. Apply to the Journalism Certificate program offered at University of Southern California.

Master Full-time On-campus

$74,010/full

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Mass Communications (Online)

Mass Communications (Online) from Kansas State University helps you become a communication expert and gain the skills needed for work in advertising, public relations, corporate communications, the news media or another communications field.

Master Part-time Online

1 year$17,910/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Religious Studies - Religion and Journalism

The Religious Studies - Religion and Journalism MA program offered at New York University provides education and training for students seeking careers as professional newspaper, magazine, or broadcast journalists with a special expertise on religious life.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,646/yr

Northeastern University4,4(79)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism

The Master of Arts in Journalism - Professional Journalism program at Northeastern University offers an intensive course of study in journalism theory and practice.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$49,416/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Journalism

Students in the Journalism master's program at Columbia University are on the street reporting from day one, learning to think critically and act ethically. Classes are small, instructors give students intensive feedback and the pass-fail grading policy fosters collaboration.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

10 months$81,500/full

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Religion-Journalism

This special Religion-Journalism program at Columbia University enables a small number of qualified candidates to receive two master's degree, one from Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism (MS) and the other from the Department of Religion (MA), in two years of study.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$73,456/yr

Western University - Canada4,0(56)

London, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism and Communication

Journalism and Communication from Western University - Canada will allow graduates to move seamlessly between journalism and communications careers.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,597/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Journalism

The Journalism program at Northwestern University is designed to give you the skills and training needed to help you launch and accelerate your career in journalism and media. At Medill, you also join a high-quality network of more than 18,000 alumni working in journalism, media, communications and other industries all over the world.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$73,472/yr

School of the Art Institute of Chicago4,4(5)

Chicago, United States

New Arts Journalism

The Master of Arts (MA) in New Arts Journalism at School of the Art Institute of Chicago is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and experiences to write about the arts for diverse audiences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$59,640/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Media and Communication Studies

A graduate degree in Media and Communication Studies at Florida State University could help to transform your career. The School of Communication’s Media and Communication Studies Division Master’s Program is designed for graduate students interested in studying communication theory, research, analysis, media content, and media effects.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,129/yr

Ball State University4,1(18)

Muncie, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Journalism

Whether you are a working journalist looking to expand your skill set or a recent college graduate aiming to advance your career, Ball State’s online or hybrid graduate program in Journalism from Ball State University is the perfect fit.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +3

2 years$27,918/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism

Temple University’s one-year Master of Journalism program directly engages with the rich and diverse communities of Philadelphia. Coursework and reporting projects focus on the problems and opportunities of urban life. Hands-on multimedia work is combined with the study of journalism’s evolving roles and practices.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$49,020/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Journalism - Social

The Journalism - Social M.A. at The City University of New York is a 16-month, full-time postgraduate programme. This innovative degree focuses on community engagement, data analysis, and news product design. Students develop professional fluency in digital media and audience development through a rigorous, 40.5-credit curriculum.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 4 months$23,085/yr

University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(8)

Madison, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Journalism and Mass Communication

Graduate programs in Journalism and Mass Communication at University of Wisconsin Madison are designed for advanced academic preparation in the various fields of mass communication and journalism, and for training in research and teaching.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,732/yr

University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)

Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Journalism

The Journalism program at University of California, Berkeley is looking for the leaders of the next generation of journalists—strongly motivated individuals with reverence for truth, a hunger to discover and to inform, a deep regard for thorough analysis, and an ardent embrace of civic engagement.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$6,570/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Fashion Journalism

The Master of Arts Program in Fashion Journalism at Academy of Art University equips students with subject-area expertise to help communicate the rising complexity of the global fashion industry.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$33,426/yr

University of Florida4,3(102)

Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Mass Communication

Master’s students may complete a thesis in advertising, journalism, public relations, telecommunication, international communication, or science/health communication. The Mass Communication program is offered at University of Florida.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$31,872/yr

University of Southern California4,1(63)

Los Angeles, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Journalism

With the Journalism degree at University of Southern California, you will advance excellence and drive innovation in today’s converged media landscape because we prepare you to be a highly-skilled, technologically fluent journalist.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

11 months$74,010/full

University of Missouri - Columbia4,3(10)

Columbia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Journalism

Journalism from University of Missouri - Columbia offers a complete set of real-media experiences.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$25,924/yr