The average annual wage of the occupations is $101,430 and $49 per hour. 11 vocational programs could be taken for the News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 45,020 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is $16,705. The average length of the programs is 28 hours and the average completion time is 7.33 months.
The following 11 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | 29 | $30,712 | - | - | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 27 | $31,175 | - | - | - |
| Journalism | 39 | $31,651 | - | - | - |
| Broadcast Journalism | 12 | $32,359 | - | - | - |
| Photojournalism | 2 | $28,605 | - | - | - |
| Cultural Journalism | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Journalism (other) | 9 | $33,416 | - | - | - |
| Radio and Television | 59 | $18,794 | $125 | 27 Hours | 8.00 Months |
| Political Communication | 2 | $40,242 | - | - | - |
| Sports Communication | 17 | $12,450 | $125 | 30 Hours | 6.00 Months |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 6 | $18,870 | $125 | 26 Hours | 8.00 Months |
The following 17 occupations are related to News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | 193K | $119,040 | $57 |
| Sociologists | 2,890 | $106,710 | $51 |
| Historians | 3,040 | $76,120 | $37 |
| Political Scientists | 5,580 | $132,020 | $63 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 30,890 | $62,370 | $30 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 28,520 | $90,950 | $0 |
| Producers and Directors | 154K | $107,170 | $52 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | 25,070 | $86,950 | $42 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 276K | $77,720 | $37 |
| Editors | 95,700 | $85,110 | $41 |
| Technical Writers | 47,970 | $86,620 | $42 |
| Writers and Authors | 49,450 | $87,590 | $42 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | 12,390 | $71,040 | $34 |
| Film and Video Editors | 29,240 | $83,470 | $40 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 107K | $95,930 | $46 |
| Correspondence Clerks | 4,650 | $46,940 | $23 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | 5,490 | $51,100 | $25 |
The following 158 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.