I love working at my NPR station (been here for 4 years), but I know I need a Master's degree to take my career to the next level. The problem is that even with public radio's hourly wages and a second job, paying for school by myself just isn't realistic. Are there any journalism employers out there who might help cover the cost of a Master's program?

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I know that if you work at KUT (the NPR affiliate in Austin, TX), you can pursue a degree at the University of Texas for free while working full-time. I imagine other universities that work with NPR might have similar programs.

Have you looked into programs that offer assistantships? A few journalism Master’s programs will cover tuition if you work for the department. That’s how a friend of mine made it work without employer funding.

I haven't seen any personally, but I do know that they exist. I don't blame you for wanting help paying for school. When I got my Master's it was very expensive and that was several years ago.

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