Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 771300
- Phone: (916) 396-0000 x0000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
56%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,594Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at Skyline College prepares students for careers as a print journalist, local reporter, news editor, public relations assistant, advertising coordinate, news manager, or communication consultant. The program focuses on theory and the practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news. Program courses include: news writing and editing, reporting, photojournalism, layout and graphic design, journalism law and policy, professional standards and ethics, research methods, and journalism history and criticism. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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Skyline College
5451 Lemon Hill Ave, Sacramento, CA
Interested in starting your college career at a community college? Skyline Community College offers most general education classes for around $150 for in state residents. Out-of state residents pay about $800 per class, but residency rates are granted after a year (please contact the admissions office for more information). Skyline is located in San Bruno, California which is in the Southern San Francisco metropolitan area. Skyline College is one of 3 schools that make up the San Mateo County Community College District; together they serve 40,000 students.
Skyline College's main goal seems to be to prepare students for a seamless transfer to a four-year school. To help students with the process, the school has a Transfer Center to assist you every step of the way. Skyline guarantees general admission to some California State Universities and many of the UC campuses; although many of their students transfer to Stanford or other private schools.
Skyline College offers student services that almost every college offers such as a library and a bookstore; however it also maintains an art gallery and 41 different clubs to join. Skyline also offers a program called Sparkpoint, a financial training program that coaches students in lifelong financial fitness. This community college also offers limited sports teams that can help students bodies stay in shape!
If saving thousands of dollars on your first two years of school appeals to you and you live in California, take a look at Skyline College at http://skylinecollege.edu/.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Skyline College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Associate's Degree | 3 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Journalism program at Skyline College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
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.
Broadcast News Analysts
Description
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Reporters and Correspondents
Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 230
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.68
- Average Annual Salary: $53400
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 320
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.73
- Average Annual Salary: $68070
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Skyline College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Skyline College may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Badminton