undergraduate
Photojournalism
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What is a photojournalism major?
Photojournalism students focus on the use of still and motion photography in journalism and prepare individuals to function as news photographers and photographic editors. Course topics include photography, journalism, studio procedures and techniques, camera and equipment operation and technique, news editing, print and film editing, news scene composition, subject surveillance, media law and policy, news team field operations, and professional standards and ethics.
How much do photojournalism majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is photojournalism as a major?
Each year, around 120 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 10 students obtain an associate degree in photojournalism. In 2021, 103 students received a bachelor's degree and 6 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of photojournalism majors as there were in 2020. Photojournalism is a relatively uncommon major within communications.
