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ACCEPTANCE RATE

89.89%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

10

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$13,719

Average 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 North Central University 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 Minnesota colleges that offer journalism degrees.

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North Central University

9700 France Ave S, Bloomington, MN

North Central University is a nonprofit private institution located in Minneapolis, MN and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Assemblies of God Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. North Central University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 1,400.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Family And Consumer Sciences
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to North Central University. Scores within the range of 19 - 25 on the ACT or 870 - 1170 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an admissions rate of around 71% of which only 53% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $20,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $3,400. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The North Central University Rams participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf

Students should visit the North Central University website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Central University has offered the following programs for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree0
Bachelor's Degree3

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female0

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White3

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 North Central University, 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

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    • Total Employment: 420
    • Average Hourly Rate: $26.81
    • Average Annual Salary: $55760

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

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $29.10
    • Average Annual Salary: $60520

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants North Central University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, North Central University may provide services like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

North Central University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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