Journalism Associate's Degrees

An associate’s degree in journalism will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in this field. Online degree programs will likely focus on the areas of the editing process, writing for a variety of media outlets, reporting skills, and ethical issues. An associate’s degree in journalism can typically be completed on a part-time basis to allow the student to continue working while pursing the degree. The University of Phoenix offers students an online communications degree program that will develop the journalism skills necessary for today’s fast-paced society. Kaplan University Online also offers an associate’s degree in communications that allows the student to focus specifically in the area of journalism.

An associate’s degree in journalism is right for you if you are seeking to start a writing or editing career and want to have a solid education in the entry-level skills that are necessary to gain employment. Research the education requirements for specific journalism field careers at our journalism career center page.

Thanks to the thirst for information in this digital age, students with journalism skills are in demand. Many who graduate with an associate’s degree in this field will opt to become freelance writers to give them the freedom to work on a variety of assignments rather than work for a single employer. Salaries in this field vary widely, depending on the level of experience of the writer/editor.

Top Journalism Schools

University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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A.A. in Communications
B.S. in Communication/Culture and Communication
B.S. in Communication/Communication and Technology

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Art Institute Online

Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class.

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Photography

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Ashford University

Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

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BA/Journalism and Mass Communication
BA/Communication Studies
BA/Organizational Management - Communications

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Location: Online

Full Sail University - Online

Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

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