Journalism Programs Near Manchester, New Hampshire
Quick answer: 9 colleges within 100 miles of Manchester, New Hampshire award a journalism degree, the nearest about 44 miles away (IPEDS Completions, 2024).
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Journalism Program Access Near Manchester, New Hampshire
| Distance from Manchester | Colleges awarding this degree |
|---|---|
| Within 25 miles | 0 |
| Within 50 miles | 6 |
| Within 100 miles | 9 |
| Within 250 miles | 38 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, 2024, counting institutions that reported awarding this degree, joined to IPEDS institution coordinates. Distances are straight-line.
There are 6 degree-awarding colleges within 50 miles of Manchester, rising to 9 within 100 miles. The nearest is about 44 miles away, so a hybrid schedule is workable but a daily commute would be a commitment.
Choosing A Journalism Program From Manchester
The subject matter does not change by location: reporting and news writing, media law and ethics, editing, and multimedia storytelling. What changes is how you take it. Ask each college whether the program holds accreditation from a recognized institutional accreditor, how much of the coursework is delivered online, and which components require you on campus. Credit transfer is decided by the receiving institution and genuinely varies, so request a written transfer evaluation before you enroll.
Colleges Near Manchester
We do not have campus-based schools on record within 250 miles of this area right now. School availability changes as programs open and close, and many programs in this field enroll online - see the main program page for options that are not tied to your location. Know a school we missed? Tell us.
What News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Earn in New Hampshire
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists in New Hampshire earn a median $48,450 per year against $62,200 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The New Hampshire median for news analysts, reporters, and journalists is $48,450 per year, below the national median of $62,200, on state employment of 90 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
These are statewide figures. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish wages at city level, so no page can tell you what this job pays in Manchester specifically. For the metro-level picture where it is published, and the full percentile spread, see the New Hampshire page.
Other New Hampshire Cities
Nashua * Concord * Dover * Portsmouth * Keene * Lebanon
Related
- Journalism programs and how to choose one - the national guide to this degree
- Journalism degree programs in New Hampshire - state pay, employment and metros
- CTE Teacher (Shop Teacher) career profile - the trade career this degree path builds on
- All online degree paths for tradespeople
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Completions, 2024 - institutions awarding this degree, with IPEDS institution coordinates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists (SOC 27-3023)
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