Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism

What Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism does

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is a public graduate school within the City University of New York system, founded in 2004 and headquartered at 219 W. 40th Street in Manhattan. It offers a 43-credit M.A. in Journalism (completable in 16 months), with subject concentrations in Arts & Culture, Business & Economics, Health & Science, International, Bilingual, and Local Accountability, alongside media specializations in Audio, Data, Broadcast TV News, and Documentary Film. Parallel programs include the M.A. in Engagement Journalism (40.5 credits), an in-person Bilingual concentration, a fully online asynchronous Bilingual M.A., and an accelerated CUNY 4+1 B.A./M.A. pathway. Required components include a paid summer internship (guaranteed minimum $4,200 stipend, 280 hours) and publication output via the NYCity News Service and El Deadline (a bilingual student outlet).

Technology and facilities span professional-quality television and radio studios, a VR/AR production lab, industry-standard audio/video/photo software, and a Research Center providing database access (Accurint, PACER, Property Shark) and subscription services. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition ($18,609-$38,739 per program, depending on residency and program) and supplementary streams including donor-funded scholarships (Reuters, Ida B. Wells, McGraw, Hearst, and others) and corporate sponsorship (notably Microsoft for the AI Journalism Lab). The school is governed by CUNY's Board of Trustees as a state-funded public institution and is not a venture-backed or publicly traded entity.

Name

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism

Legal name

Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY

Website

https://journalism.cuny.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public CUNY graduate school in Manhattan offering M.A. programs in journalism, bilingual journalism, and engagement journalism, serving students placed across 60+ media organizations through a guaranteed paid internship pipeline and a 1,000+ alumni network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Graduate Journalism Education

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311), Periodical Publishers (51312)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Communications, Media Studies & Journalism (EDAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Media & Publications (Newspaper, Radio, TV) (EDALAHAE)

Keywords

• Journalism education
• Graduate journalism programs
• Bilingual journalism training
• Engagement journalism degrees
• Multimedia journalism training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Graduate tuition for M.A. programs ranging from $18,330-$32,055 depending on residency status and program. NYS residents pay approximately $18,609 total for standard programs; Non-NYS residents pay $36,601-$38,739. Online Bilingual program is $12,622-$20,742.
2. Institutional Scholarships: Full-tuition and partial scholarships funded by donors including Ida B. Wells Society, McGraw, Hearst, Himan Brown, Jack Rosenthal, Julius Barnathan, Punch Sulzberger, and others to support financially needy and exceptional candidates
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Support from technology companies like Microsoft for specialized programs including AI Journalism Lab

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism is a public graduate school within CUNY that confers M.A. degrees in journalism through multiple tracks: a 43-credit M.A. in Journalism (16 months) with subject concentrations and media specializations, an M.A. in Engagement Journalism focused on news product development, a Bilingual Journalism M.A. covering Latino communities, an accelerated 4+1 B.A./M.A. track for CUNY undergraduates, and an online asynchronous bilingual M.A. variant. All degree candidates complete a guaranteed paid summer internship through partnerships with over 60 media organizations.

Product overview

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism offers a unified suite of graduate journalism programs centered around its core M.A. in Journalism degree (43 credits, 16 months). The flagship program allows students to combine subject concentrations (Arts and Culture, Business & Economics, Health and Science, International, Bilingual, Local Accountability) with media specializations (Audio, Data, Broadcast TV News, Documentary Film). Parallel programs include the M.A. in Engagement Journalism (40.5 credits, focused on product development and audience engagement) and the M.A. in Journalism - Bilingual Program (for Spanish-English bilingual journalists covering Latino communities). An accelerated 4+1 program serves CUNY undergraduates, and an online version of the bilingual program extends access globally. All programs share a common foundation in reporting, writing, and editing skills, supported by practical components including a required paid summer internship at partner news organizations, January Academy workshops, and publication opportunities through NYCity News Service. The portfolio is distinguished by its integrated approach—specializations and concentrations are not standalone products but customizable tracks within a unified curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M.A. in Journalism A 16-month, 43-credit M.A. program offering subject-area concentrations (such as Business and Economic Reporting) and media specializations (audio, video, data, interactive) as customizable tracks within a unified curriculum, leading to a journalism M.A. degree. Intended for aspiring journalists.
• M.A. in Journalism - Bilingual Program A two-year bilingual M.A. specialization taught in Spanish and English, preparing bilingual journalists to cover Latino communities in the U.S. and Latin America. Targets bicultural/bilingual reporters seeking work in Spanish-language or English-language U.S. newsrooms.
• M.A. in Engagement Journalism A two-year M.A. specialization in engagement journalism, focusing on audiences, community building, metrics, and news product creation within news organizations, nonprofits, and business settings. Targets students interested in audience-side, community, and digital news product careers.
• CUNY B.A. + M.A. Program (4+1) An accelerated 4+1 pathway for high-achieving CUNY undergraduates to earn both a CUNY bachelor's degree and the M.A. in Journalism in a compressed five-year sequence. Intended for current CUNY undergraduates.
• Online M.A. in Journalism - Bilingual Program An online asynchronous version of the bilingual journalism M.A. program aimed at U.S. students outside New York City and international students globally who cannot relocate. Delivers equivalent bilingual journalism curricula through remote asynchronous instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of graduates secure a position using their degree within one year of graduation
• +3 more outcomes

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• The New York Times Photo DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Co-producer of 2026 New York Portfolio Review event, convening 160 photographers with 80 photo editors in virtual and in-person formats.
• PhotovillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Co-producer of 2026 New York Portfolio Review event alongside The New York Times photo department and Newmark J-School.
• Nordic AI Journalism (NAIJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Nordic AI Journalism partners with CUNY Newmark J-School for AI Journalism Lab: Builders cohort of 24 journalists from 12 countries, combining virtual sessions with in-person kick-off in New York focused on translating real newsroom needs into AI-powered tools.
• ReutersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerReuters Journalism Scholarship provides $20,000 scholarship including mentorship by Reuters editors, inclusion in Reuters learning events, and paid 10-week summer internship. Preference for students interested in financial, business, or political reporting with data analysis, investigative skills, and multilingual fluency.
• Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative ReportingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ida B. Wells Society provides full-tuition and fees Ida B. Wells Scholarship for students embodying the pioneering spirit and dedication to investigative reporting.
• CUNY (City University of New York)coreOthersPart of the City University of New York system, one of the largest public universities in the world, providing access to CUNY-wide resources and cross-campus programs.
• CUNY Graduate CentercoreOthersShared campus location with CUNY Graduate Center at 365 5th Ave, providing access to Graduate Center facilities including Wellness Center, fitness center at Baruch College, and International Student Services office.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Newmark J-School at CUNY (Online Bilingual Program competitors): While the online bilingual journalism space is fragmented, emerging online M.A. programs at institutions like the University of Texas at Austin Moody College and other state universities compete for the same global bilingual/multilingual journalism students as Newmark's online offering, particularly in Spanish-language markets.

Direct peers

• University of Missouri School of Journalism: Missouri is the world's oldest journalism school and a direct peer offering M.A.-level journalism education with broadcast, investigative, and specialized reporting tracks. Both schools share a public university identity and emphasize hands-on reporting.
• Boston University College of Communication: BU's journalism graduate programs compete with Newmark for applicants interested in broadcast and multimedia journalism. Both schools emphasize practical skills and industry placement in major U.S. media markets.
• University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism: Merrill College is a top-tier public university graduate journalism program with strong investigative and broadcast specializations. Both schools compete for applicants seeking rigorous professional training at a public university.
• Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism: Columbia's J-School is the most prestigious graduate journalism program in NYC and a direct competitor for the same applicant pool, faculty talent, and media employer pipeline. Both schools target prospective M.A. students seeking careers at top-tier U.S. newsrooms.
• NYU Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute: NYU's journalism graduate program is also based in NYC and competes directly with Newmark for graduate journalism applicants, particularly in investigative and cultural reporting tracks. Both schools leverage NYC's media ecosystem for student placement.
• USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism: USC Annenberg offers graduate journalism programs with specializations in broadcast, multimedia, and investigative reporting. Both schools compete for graduate journalism applicants seeking top-tier professional training with strong media industry placement.
• American University School of Communication: AU's graduate journalism programs, including its focus on investigative and political reporting, compete with Newmark for applicants interested in public affairs and policy journalism. Both schools are based in major media markets (DC vs NYC).
• UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism: Like Newmark, Berkeley J-School is a public university graduate journalism program with strong specializations and a focus on investigative and accountability reporting. Both schools target applicants seeking rigorous training at a public university price point.
• Northwestern Medill School of Journalism: Medill is widely regarded as one of the top graduate journalism programs in the U.S. and competes for the same high-achieving applicant pool as Newmark. Both schools emphasize real-world reporting skills, specializations, and strong employer placement outcomes.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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