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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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M.S. Stabile

Delivers top-caliber investigative reporting, essential for thriving in today’s fast-changing media landscape. Apply with no fee by December 15. 

M.A. Politics students reporting on the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election in Scranton, PA.
M.A. Politics

A concentrated program aimed to teach students how to think more deeply about social and politics affairs. Apply with no fee by January 5.

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.

Spencer fellows in front of Pulitzer Hall.
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

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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.

Staircase for Low Plaza and Kent Hall.
Fall 2024

Columbia Journalism School Boosts Access Initiative with Scholarships for GS and CUNY Graduates

CJS is committed to being the best, and one of the most affordable, places to pursue journalism.

From left to right: Oishika Neogi, '24 M.S. Stabile, Johanna Hansel, '24 M.S., Curtis Brodner, '24 M.S. Stabile, Jazzmin Jiwa, '24 M.S., Carla Samon Ros, '24 M.S., and Carla Mandiola, '24 M.S. Data.
Fall 2024

Six Post-Graduate Fellows join Columbia Journalism Investigations for 2024–2025

The new CJI Fellows will engage in full-time investigative reporting across multiple teams. 

The 28 Fellows participating in the 2025 Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program beginning January 2025.
Fall 2024

Columbia Journalism School Announces the 2025 Fellows for the Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program

The 2025 Sulzberger Fellows aim to shape journalism’s future and, in turn, democracy's future.

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