Journalism and Media Production, BA

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Learn How to Tell the Story

student in the JUMP studios filmingWith 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 UM-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.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2024. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$60,280 Median Salary

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 4 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Despite declining employment, about 4,100 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.

$70,570 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 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 6,400 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.

$56,600 Median Salary

Broadcast, Sound, and Video Technicians

Overall employment of broadcast, sound, and video technicians is projected to grow 1 percent from 2024 to 2034, slower than the average for all occupations.

Despite limited employment growth, about 11,100 openings for broadcast, sound, and video technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most 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.

$72,270 Median Salary

Writers and Authors

Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 13,400 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.

$69,780 Median Salary

Public Relations Specialists

Employment of public relations specialists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 27,600 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.

Program Details

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Go Blue Guarantee

Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Major financial support is available for students who do not fully qualify.

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This program is really about harnessing your creative energies in order to make something that reflects who you are.

Adam Sekuler, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Production

How to Get Involved

students in the podcasting facilities

You can write for the Michigan Journal, the daily student newspaper at UM-Dearborn; host a program on WUMD College Radio; create original films as a member of the Campus Video Network; 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 student clubs and organizations on campus; and much more.

Next Steps

Become a part of the UM-Dearborn community and put your dreams to work for you.

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