Students
Tuition Fee
USD 52,924
Per year
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
4 years
Details
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Broadcasting | Communications | Journalism
Area of study
Journalism and Information
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 52,924
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-09-01-
2026-03-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Program Overview

The BS in Digital Journalism at Pace University is designed to prepare students for a career in the rapidly evolving media landscape. The program goes beyond traditional journalism, immersing students in the latest digital storytelling techniques, global reporting practices, and multimedia production.


Program Details

  • Location: Westchester
  • Number of Credits: 120
  • Start Date: Fall, Spring
  • F1 Visa Eligible: Yes
  • STEM Designated Program: No

Curriculum

The curriculum covers topics in journalism, mass media, storytelling, ethical practices, and propaganda, providing a well-rounded knowledge base. Courses include:


  • JRN 297A Audio Storytelling
  • JRN 238 The Global Newsroom
  • MCA 311 Ethics, Morality, and the Media

Careers

The program prepares students for careers in the journalism industry, including:


  • Digital Journalist
  • Multimedia Reporter
  • Social Media Editor
  • Content Strategist
  • Investigative Journalist
  • Digital Producer

Faculty

The faculty includes professors with research interests in:


  • Personal voice in filmmaking, technical history, and future of filmmaking
  • Digital journalism, social media, live blogging, active audiences, and participatory journalism
  • Community journalism, media business models, freedom of information, nonprofit media, and student journalism

Admission and Financial Aid

  • Key Dates and Application Deadline:
    • November 1: Early Decision
    • November 15: Early Action I
    • December 1: Early Action II
    • February 15: Regular Decision
  • Tuition and Financial Aid: Full-time undergraduate tuition is $52,924, with merit scholarships offering up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans.

Rankings and Recognition

Pace University is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment, according to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.


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