OnlineMasters.com Names Top Master's in Journalism Programs for 2019
In order to compete in a shrinking print media job market or branch out into exciting digital frontiers, today's journalists need to stay relevant and become savvy in online publishing practices.
SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, announced the release of their Best Online Master's in Journalism Degree Programs for 2019. The research identifies the nation's top programs in the areas of curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.
Leveraging an exclusive data set comprised of interviews and surveys from current students and alumni in addition to insights gained from human resource professionals; every online degree program was analyzed with only the top 12 making it to the final 2019 list. The methodology incorporates the most recent data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics. Most importantly, only programs from accredited nonprofit institutions were eligible.
"Today's journalists need to update their skills to stay relevant, and a master's degree is the ideal way to add value to their resume," stated Barbara Montgomery, Program Recognition Manager. "According to Statista, in 2020, the U.S. entertainment and media market is projected to grow to over $720 billion. And, despite overall declines in print media readership, the Pew Research Center reports that 31 million U.S. households still read the news"
Students pursuing a master's degree in journalism achieve a wide skill set that helps them secure jobs in the ever-changing print and online media industries. This is just one of the many reasons OnlineMasters.com researched, analyzed, and ranked the top Master's in Journalism Programs. View the complete ranking at: https://www.onlinemasters.com/best-degree-programs/journalism/
2019 Best Master's in Journalism Programs (in alphabetical order):
Arizona State University
Ball State University
Clarion University
Harvard University
Kent State University
Regent University
University of Alabama
University of Memphis
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
About OnlineMasters.com
OnlineMasters.com provides proprietary and unbiased research to help students discover their options for the best graduate programs. The organization aims to inspire students to think big and make an impact in society through the pursuit of higher education. With user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, OnlineMasters.com enables students to make informed decisions about earning a master's degree online.
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