Best Journalism Schools in New York

New York has 19 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 757 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,639 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $32,304.

Schools in NY

$30,639

NY Avg. Earnings

$32,304

National Avg.

231

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in New York

Public Schools (12)

$29,606

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$32,706

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $3,100 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Journalism Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 56.3%

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

$36,308

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,363

Graduates: 188

Acceptance: 41.7%

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,773

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 49.0%

Long Island University

Brookville, NY · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,702

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 89.8%

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,777

Graduates: 72

Acceptance: 70.6%

Ithaca College

Ithaca, NY · Private

$33,192

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,131

Graduates: 51

Acceptance: 69.9%

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,077

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 53.7%

University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,293

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 69.9%

St. John's University-New York

Queens, NY · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,686

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 79.7%

#10

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY · Private

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Public

$31,581

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,598

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 50.5%

#12

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$15,922

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,292

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 59.4%

#13

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY · Public

$30,305

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,684

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 72.8%

#14

State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY · Public

$31,839

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,646

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 80.4%

#15

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public

$28,236

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,908

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 71.3%

#16

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,260

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 75.2%

#18

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 79.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in New York?

Fordham University ranks #1 for Journalism in New York with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 19 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.

How much do Journalism graduates earn in New York?

Journalism graduates in New York earn an average of $30,639 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.

What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in New York?

Syracuse University is the most selective Journalism program in New York with an acceptance rate of 41.7%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 66.6%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Journalism in New York?

In New York, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $32,706 vs $29,606 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 7 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.