Journalism and Media Production, BA

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Learn How to Tell the Story

student in the J51��ƵP studios filming With the explosion in platforms and media for telling stories, working in journalism and media production today couldn’t be more exciting. Our bachelor’s degree program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn covers it all, from print journalism to podcasting to feature films, teaching you everything from the basics to advanced techniques for communicating your story. Your classes are taught by industry experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners and Telly Award recipients, and you can get hands-on experience at 51��Ƶ-Dearborn’s student newspaper and radio station.

You’ll develop skills in research, writing, analysis, creativity, and problem solving. And you’ll have full access to a wide range of current and emerging technologies.

Where a Journalism and Media Production Degree Will Take You

Our graduates have accepted positions at the Detroit Free Press, WXYZ-TV, Hour Media, WDIV/Click on Detroit, 9&10 News, WWJ Newsradio, the Holland Sentinel, Walt Disney World, WebMD, and Strive Creative, among others. They’ve also gone on to graduate school in a variety of fields.

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians

Writers and Authors

Public Relations Specialists

$57,500 Median Salary

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 3 percent from 2023 to 2033.

Despite declining employment, about 4,500 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$65,070 Median Salary

Film and Video Editors and Camera Operators

Overall employment of film and video editors and camera operators is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 7,100 openings for film and video editors and camera operators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$54,160 Median Salary

Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians

Overall employment of broadcast, sound, and video technicians is projected to grow 3 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 12,900 openings for broadcast, sound, and video technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$73,690 Median Salary

Writers and Authors

Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 15,100 openings for writers and authors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$66,750 Median Salary

Public Relations Specialists

Employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 27,100 openings for public relations specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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My reason for majoring in JASS is because of my nickname, "Channel Two" -- I'm always getting the scoop!

LESLIE KING, JASS MAJOR

You can write for the , the daily student newspaper at 51��Ƶ-Dearborn; host a program on ; create original films as a member of the ; help fellow students with writing assignments as a paid tutor at the Writing Center; assist with community outreach activities; check out any of the more than 150 on campus; and much more.

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