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Degrees

Degree programs that meet the needs of journalists – in every stage of their career. See some highlights below. 

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All Programs

Explore each of the ten cutting-edge degree programs the J-School has to offer.
 

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Audio Specialization

There’s never been a better time to pursue a career in audio journalism. Learn from the best and be at the heart of news.

M.A. Business & Economics.
M.A. Business & Economics

Develop a deep understanding of the forces driving the global marketplace and its interconnected decisions.

Fellowships & Programs

Deeply immersive, specialized training for nondegree students 

KB fellows.
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship

Spend two semesters at Columbia Journalism School to gain a better understanding of business, finance and technology.

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Spencer Fellowship

Develop and publish long-form ambitious journalism that advances public understanding of education during a year-long program.

Sulzberger fellows in front of Pulitzer Hall.
Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program

A diverse group of leaders from respected news organizations and media startups, coming together to drive innovation and address strategic challenges in a rapidly changing landscape.

CJS2030

Learn more about the Dean's vision for the next decade.

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Democracy

Columbia Journalism School is addressing the crucial role of journalism in democracy as part of a school-wide endeavor.

Student journalist on filming on the beach at Coney Island.
Climate

Explore a strong foundation of coursework and expertise for covering one of the most pressing issues of the moment.

Panel during "AI and the Newsroom" event.
AI

Thoughtful scholarship, timely journalism and practical workshops help students adapt to changes in AI and the newsroom.

CJS by the Numbers

88

Different companies where the Class of 2024 landed jobs.

79%

Of the Class of 2024 had career plans after graduation.
 

15

Awards won at the 2024 Emmys by faculty and alumni.

112

Years of excellence in journalism education – and counting.

7

Degrees and fellowships offered exclusively at CJS.

100+

Countries around the world where alumni report top stories.
 

Featured News

Spring 2025

Chase and Columbia step up as inaugural NAHJ Champions

JPMorganChase and Columbia Journalism School have joined the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Champions Initiative.

Stone inscription above the entrance to Pulitzer Hall that reads "Journalism."
Fall 2024

2024 at Columbia Journalism School: Year in Review

From advancing data journalism to covering global conflicts, this year highlighted the J-School's unwavering commitment to its legacy of excellence

Fall 2024

Happy Holidays from CJS

Dean Jelani Cobb shares a heartfelt message as we close out the year.

Xinlin JIang
Fall 2024

The 2024 Columbia-Nikkei journalism scholarship awarded to Grace Xinlin Jiang

The $100,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is a resident of Asia and specializes in data or business reporting.

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Fall 2024

Through A Student Lens: Catch the Class of 2024's Thesis Films at DocFest

The annual film festival will be held on December 6 and 7 in Pulitzer Hall.

From left to right: Sewell Chan, Executive Editor of Columbia Journalism Review, Andrew Gelman, Higgins Professor of Statistics and Professor of Political Science, Garrett Haake, Senior Congressional Correspondent at NBC News, and Errin Haines, editor-at-large at The 19th News.
Fall 2024

Columbia Experts Reflect on 2024 U.S. Presidential Election during “The Campaigns and Coverage”

Analyzing press narratives: evaluating coverage before, during and after the 2024 U.S. Presidential election.

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