Best Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 14 colleges offering Journalism programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,151 recent graduates. Graduates earn $32,075 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $32,304.

Schools in PA

$32,075

PA Avg. Earnings

$32,304

National Avg.

231

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Journalism in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (8)

$32,134

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (6)

$31,972

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Pennsylvania produce comparable or higher early earnings for Journalism graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Journalism Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 29.3%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$32,634

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,090

Graduates: 239

Acceptance: 54.2%

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$32,634

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,090

Graduates: 239

Acceptance: 80.3%

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,608

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 78.8%

Widener University

Chester, PA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 84.0%

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$32,888

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,806

Graduates: 185

Acceptance: 82.9%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$26,739

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,651

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 91.2%

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public

$30,554

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,070

Graduates: 111

Acceptance: 85.5%

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,920

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 84.4%

#10

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$25,658

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,935

Graduates: 38

Acceptance: 97.9%

#11

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA · Public

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA · Private

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

McKeesport, PA · Public

$32,634

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,090

Graduates: 239

Acceptance: 94.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Journalism in Pennsylvania?

Lehigh University ranks #1 for Journalism in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $33,993 within two years of graduation. There are 14 schools offering Journalism programs in the state.

How much do Journalism graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Journalism graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $32,075 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $32,304 for this major.

What is the hardest Journalism school to get into in Pennsylvania?

Lehigh University is the most selective Journalism program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 29.3%. The average acceptance rate across Journalism programs in the state is 79.6%.

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

In Pennsylvania, private Journalism programs produce average earnings of $31,972 vs $32,134 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 8 public and 6 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science $73,789 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Computer Engineering $71,107 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $67,419 Architectural Engineering $66,081 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,679 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,105

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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.