Is it worth pursuing a graduate degree in journalism?

Of course it is! British perspective - Journalism is ridiculously competive and it is hard to get a job these days without some sort of professional training. Graduates will also find positions in the broader communications industry - PR, marketing and social media where communication skills are essential. read more

My advice: Work in journalism for at least two years before pursing a graduate degree in the field. You'll learn a lot on the job. If you decide to pursue the advanced degree, you'll get a lot more out of it if you have that working experience to build upon. read more

With that said, I wouldn’t say it’s worth it if it’s going to put you deep into debt. If you receive scholarships or assistantships, then it can possibly be worth it if journalism is what you want to pursue. But just keep in mind that the return on investment for a journalism degree isn’t as high as, say, an MBA. read more