Is a journalism degree worth the parchment paper?

"For a while now, experts have classified the journalism major as the one of the more useless college majors in the nation. Last year, online slide shows from national publications ranked journalism high among the worst majors for graduating college seniors.

Is journalism a worthless major in Arkansas?

Indeed, better college writers in Arkansas universities go on and find writing careers in the newspaper industry after graduation. There are more than sixty newspapers in the state which leaves plenty of options for writers seeking real world journalism writing experience. But do college reared writers have an edge over experienced writers and reporters?

Likely not. This is why, again, the aspiring student reporter must be aggressive, savvy and a really good writer to fare well in today's competitive journalism market. Even in Arkansas."

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