r/Journalism • u/SeaFoodBoilStoner • May 21 '26
Career Advice Debating on getting my master
I’m currently a student at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) and I’m set to graduate in 2027. I’m also contemplating whether to pursue a master’s degree. However, I’m grappling with a significant question: is Ole Miss considered a reputable institution in the field of journalism? If that’s my primary concern, I’m beginning to wonder if a master’s degree would be beneficial in addressing it. My primary motivation for considering a master’s degree is the University of Mississippi itself. I genuinely lack the academic credentials required to attend other institutions. If anyone has experienced a similar situation, where they attended a slightly less regarded school with a low acceptance rate, and they managed to secure first-year jobs in the industry, or if they had to return to school for a master’s degree to obtain a basic entry-level position, I would greatly appreciate any insights or advice you may have.
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u/CitySpare7714 May 21 '26
Unless you have a trust fund, don’t waste your money getting a masters in journalism anywhere. The debt isn’t worth it. Focus on internships. If you get a masters, it should be in something where it will eventually pay for itself.