17:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

R1 Ranked

NDSU is a nationally top-ranked research university

94%

Recent graduates employed or continuing education

#1

North Dakota University with the Best Student Life

NDSU’s journalism program is your gateway to a dynamic career in media and storytelling, where your passion for public-interest stories meets cutting-edge skills in reporting and communication. This hands-on major prepares you for exciting roles in news reporting, media writing, broadcast production and more. You’ll gain expertise in both print and broadcast journalism, mastering cross-platform reporting and multi-media storytelling. Courses emphasize sharp written and oral communication, empowering you to connect with diverse audiences effectively. Plus, with the Department of Communications’s strong ties to local and regional employers, finding internships and career opportunities is seamless.

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Post-Graduation Career Snapshot

Explore career possibilities within the first five years after graduation with a list of high-demand occupations. Discover how you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles through examples of potential career pathways.

High Demand Occupations

  • Copywriter
  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Reporter
  • Content Writer
  • News Anchor

National Median Salary

$73,100
The median salary is based on national job listings for the above occupations that require five years experience or less.

Future Career Pathways

As you gain experience, you can advance into more specialized or leadership roles. Here are pathway occupations you might explore:
  • Managing Editor
  • Executive Writer
  • Producer
Data sourced from Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics and workforce data. 2025.

Shape Your Future

NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Real-World Experience

Through impactful projects, collaborations with local organizations and national competitions, you’ll build a portfolio of meaningful work that will help you stand out.

Professional Development and Leadership

Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through internships and student organizations, including the Bison Information Network, The Spectrum student newspaper and KNDS. Participation in these organizations and extracurricular activities help build strong connections with peers and allow you to develop leadership skills.

Limitless Career Opportunities

After graduating you’ll have the expertise to enter a variety of rewarding careers in news reporting, media writing, broadcast writing, broadcast production and more.

Work in the Best Environment

Work in NDSU’s Student Media Center, home to the Bison Information Network, KNDS Radio and The Spectrum student newspaper. The BIN studio includes a 20 student video-editing lab, which has Macintosh computers with Adobe Premiere editing software.

Tuition & Costs

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To support you in covering tuition and expenses, we provide a wide range of need-based and merit-based scholarships and financial aid options.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking a dynamic learning environment within a supportive, welcoming community.

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