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Broadcasting Colleges: List of Universities with Broadcasting Degree Programs

Published Sep 08, 2009

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Broadcasting degree programs prepare students for careers as broadcast journalists or news producers in radio or television. Subjects covered include recording technology and news writing. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Temple University and the City College of San Francisco are just a few universities with broadcasting degree programs.

Details of Broadcasting Degree Programs

Associate of Arts in Broadcasting

Most associate degree programs in broadcasting are designed for students who plan to continue their studies at 4-year institutions. In addition to taking general education courses like writing composition and basic mathematics, broadcasting students on the associate degree level take introductory classes in news writing and broadcast technology.

Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting

A bachelor's degree is generally considered the industry standard for a career in broadcast journalism. Through a broadcasting bachelor's degree program, students learn to use recording and editing equipment, in addition to studying scriptwriting and news production. Many bachelor's degree programs also include internship requirements, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in the field.

Master of Arts in Broadcasting

In a broadcasting master's degree program, students explore advanced topics and issues in broadcast journalism. Classes cover subjects like broadcast laws and ethical concerns in television field reporting.

Public and Private Non-Profit Schools with Broadcasting Degree Programs

School Name Institution Type Enrollment Mailing Address Phone Number
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 4-year, Public 43,246 601 E. John St., Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-1000
Temple University 4-year, Public 35,490 1801 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 204-7000
City College of San Francisco 2-year, Public 34,868 50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 239-3000
University of North Texas 4-year, Public 34,830 1155 Union Circle #311277, Denton, TX 76203 (940) 565-2000
University of Georgia 4-year, Public 34,180 120 Hooper St., Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-1704
Santa Ana College 2-year, Public 33,916 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 564-6000
University of Southern California 4-year, Private not-for-profit 33,747 3502 Watt Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089 (213) 821-0770
Boston University 4-year, Private not-for-profit 31,766 One Silber Way, Boston, MA 02215 (617) 353-2000
East Carolina University 4-year, Public 27,677 E. 5th St., Greenville, NC 27858 (252) 328-6131
University of South Carolina-Columbia 4-year, Public 27,488 600 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 777-3244
Long Beach City College 2-year, Public 26,927 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 938-4111
Palomar College 2-year, Public 26,805 1140 W. Mission, San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 744-1150
Pasadena City College 2-year, Public 26,713 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 585-7123
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 4-year, Public 26,140 660 Parrington Oval, Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-0311
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 4-year, Public 23,573 14th and R St., Lincoln, NE 68588 (402) 472-7211
Fullerton College 2-year, Public 22,068 321 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 992-7000
Ohio University-Main Campus 4-year, Public 21,369 RTV 483, 9 S. College St., Athens, OH 45701 (740) 593-4883
Foothill College 2-year, Public 19,485 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 (650) 949-7777
Webster University 4-year, Private not-for-profit 19,154 470 E. Lockwood Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63119 (314) 961-2660
Santa Barbara City College 2-year, Public 19,081 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (805) 965-0581
San Diego City College 2-year, Public 18,637 1313 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 388-3400
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 4-year, Public 17,874 220 McFall Center, Bowling Green, OH 43403 (419) 372-2531
University of Nevada-Reno 4-year, Public 16,867 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-4700
CUNY Brooklyn College 4-year, Public 16,689 2900 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210 (718) 951-5000

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