Journalism seemed to be the right major for me until. . .

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<p>I realized that journalists seriously do not get paid.(enough)
I always knew that journalists didnt get really high incomes unless you're like Barbara Walters or whoever but.. no.. seriously its LOWWW, and even though I like the idea of journalism I definately do not like the idea of working 10 years into it and then finally working up to a 70K salary only.</p>

<p>Does anyone feel the same way? Can anyone suggest other majors that are similar to journalism but tend to get higher pay? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Superstar status pays higher in advertising too...</p>

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<p>I know somebody who is a freshman now who has the EXACT same problem, chibifry. Are you in college now?</p>

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<p>No.. I'm not in college yet ^^</p>

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<p>Well dude, first things first: Do not go into any major with the hopes and dreams of getting paid a lot of money. Especially Communications.</p>

<p>If you HAVE to make money, go the Public Relations route. It is taking off and you have the potential to make good money.
But if you like to write then WRITE.<br>
I was concentrating in journalism when I realized I love to write, but I hate writing news. HATED it. So I took a TV Productions class and fell in love with the camera. </p>

<p>Don't worry about money. Make becoming the best you can be in the field of your choice your goal. It may reward you with money in the future...it may not. Go into something you love and you will always be rewarded.
Mass Communications is a great major. You can take that writing experience and totally go with it on different levels. Learn to do graphic design too, which will make you indispensable at magazines and newspapers.</p>

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<p>If you allow money to be the ultimate deciding factor in your choice of a career, you will increase the likelihood of ending up dissatisfied within your chosen field. Do you know why television journalists like Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, Larry King, and Charlie Gibson make so much money? I am convinced it’s because of their passion for the work involved in the field of journalism. The work will be hard and unappealing in the beginning. Realize that now and don’t expect anything else. You have to accept the fact that a news anchor position is the reward for being a successful reporter. So, you must aim to be the very best reporter. I’ve always been skeptical of people who say, “Don’t study journalism in college if you want to be in this business.” I think it’s a trap and it just gives them an advantage because you will end up as another inexperienced newbie when you enter the field. Study journalism, creative writing, and literature. Are you a curious person? Do you find yourself asking questions about society or the world we live in that your friends don’t really take the time to consider?</p>

<p>I felt the need to reply to your post because I’m in a similar situation. I have nearly nothing in terms of financial support from my family. In the beginning, I used to view this as a critical factor in deciding what to study in college. So, predictably I chose the pre-med track, which is fantastic for many people, but it inevitably became a burden for me. Although I’ve always been interested in science classes since middle school, I found my college-level sciences courses to be geared toward students truly passionate about the field. I wasn’t one of those students and I couldn’t convince myself that it was the right thing to pursue.</p>

<p>Whatever you’re truly interested in, pursue it regardless of how hard it will be in the beginning. You owe that to yourself. Figure out the real reason why you are in college. You may be surprised when you come to terms with the truth.</p>

<p>Take care!</p>

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<p>All the money in the world ain't worth squat if it's bought with misery.</p>