Regarding work vs. school
Do both. Hook-up w/ a company offering tuition reimbursement. Get some real-world experience (grad schools like that). If, after working for a bit, you still want that masters or Ph.D go part time and let your company pay for it.
Granted, it will take longer, you will have less of a life but, you will drive a better car:-).
Regarding New Media
Find a good Computer Science program. It will take you farther.
If all you want is a job in New Media then go get one. More schooling won't help you be better at it. Besides, as journalist you already know how to communicate.
Since the New Media world rides on the tide of new technology, knowing the science behind it will help you stay afloat (sorry for the lame metaphor).
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Columbia U.'s new media program is affiliated w/ its school of journalism.
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Regarding work vs. school
Do both. Hook-up w/ a company offering tuition reimbursement. Get some real-world experience (grad schools like that). If, after working for a bit, you still want that masters or Ph.D go part time and let your company pay for it.
Granted, it will take longer, you will have less of a life but, you will drive a better car :-).
Regarding New Media
Find a good Computer Science program. It will take you farther.
If all you want is a job in New Media then go get one. More schooling won't help you be better at it. Besides, as journalist you already know how to communicate.
Since the New Media world rides on the tide of new technology, knowing the science behind it will help you stay afloat (sorry for the lame metaphor).
Luck.