The Internet Reacts to Mizzou J-School Grads’ Starting Salaries
Mizzou journalism school’s average starting salary of $31,800 is lowest of all university departments. bit.ly/QJoHsM
— Romenesko (@romenesko) September 11, 2012
Mizzou j-school grads pay $25-40K a year for their education, then earn $31,800 when they graduate: journ.us/O91Vd4
— Poynter (@Poynter) September 11, 2012
We published a story Monday that got some attention in the journalistic navel-gazing blogosphere (god love ‘em) about the results of the latest destination study at MU. We found that, compared to other academic schools at the University of Missouri, Missouri School of Journalism graduates make the lowest average annual salary and have the third lowest placement rate.
Our story got picked up by Jim Romenesko, Poynter, the Riverfront Times and a couple others, and people rushed to Twitter with their reactions to the post (because, duh, we’re journalists).
We are thrilled to announce the J-School Buzz Editorial Board for the fall 2012 semester. We have many returning faces as well as a couple new ones. We received quite a few applications for positions on the J-School Buzz Editorial Board, and we think this particular group will take JSB to new heights. Without further ado, let’s meet your new JSB Editors: 
