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Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Journalism program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
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Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Journalism and New Media Studies |
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Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Public Relations |
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University Transfer Degree
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the Journalism program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Arts |
AA |
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Journalism and New Media Studies |
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree within the Journalism program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.60
Annual Median Wage
$51,178
Number of People Employed
550
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -20.9%
Write advertising copy for use by publication or broadcast media to promote sale of goods and services.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$18.43
Annual Median Wage
$38,344
Number of People Employed
1,545
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.4%
Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.54
Annual Median Wage
$59,379
Number of People Employed
1,229
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.4%
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3%
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$50.33
Annual Median Wage
$104,694
Number of People Employed
805
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.7%
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.91
Annual Median Wage
$64,304
Number of People Employed
4,128
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.1%
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.60
Annual Median Wage
$51,178
Number of People Employed
550
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -20.9%
Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.13
Annual Median Wage
$46,037
Number of People Employed
662
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -14.5%
Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$22.24
Annual Median Wage
$46,263
Number of People Employed
1,803
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.2%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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