Journalism Degree Salaries by University

Source: US Dept. of Education, 2022
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id University Degree Major Y1 Earnings Y2 Earnings Y3 Earnings Y4 Earnings Control
1 Marquette University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $41,789 $49,609 $60,411 Private, nonprofit
2 Farmingdale State College Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $37,403 $36,560 $50,271 $58,299 Public
3 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $44,618 $43,798 $43,075 $57,825 Public
4 University of St Thomas Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $38,583 $40,314 $49,568 $56,829 Private, nonprofit
5 Drexel University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $41,565 $52,495 $55,220 Private, nonprofit
6 Seton Hall University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,437 $38,721 $46,770 $53,483 Private, nonprofit
7 West Virginia University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $28,444 $36,848 $45,383 $52,103 Public
8 California Lutheran University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $40,045 $46,478 $52,964 $50,014 Private, nonprofit
9 Ohio State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $31,495 $35,060 $48,539 $48,566 Public
10 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,361 $35,594 $44,310 $48,181 Public
11 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,361 $35,594 $44,310 $48,181 Public
12 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,361 $35,594 $44,310 $48,181 Public
13 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,361 $35,594 $44,310 $48,181 Public
14 The Pennsylvania State University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,361 $35,594 $44,310 $48,181 Public
15 SUNY Buffalo State University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $31,342 $31,792 $39,464 $46,026 Public
16 University of Minnesota-Duluth Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $33,138 $38,189 $45,456 Public
17 Wilkes University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $28,361 $32,391 $36,237 $44,745 Private, nonprofit
18 Grand Valley State University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $36,369 $35,274 $38,288 $42,559 Public
19 Malone University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $26,738 $24,035 $33,634 $42,190 Private, nonprofit
20 Berry College Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $30,488 $35,810 $37,329 $39,953 Private, nonprofit
21 Flagler College Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $25,629 $33,778 $39,211 Private, nonprofit
22 Tennessee Technological University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $27,379 $26,817 $31,659 $38,769 Public
23 Michigan Technological University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $44,384 $45,330 $37,828 Public
24 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $29,105 $36,327 $37,069 Public
25 Quincy University Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $23,538 $29,202 $36,441 Private, nonprofit
26 Keystone College Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $21,301 $20,482 $29,757 $32,054 Private, nonprofit
27 SUNY Polytechnic Institute Bachelors Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $28,328 $23,649 $26,178 $28,838 Public
28 Washington and Lee University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $42,682 $54,059 $71,492 Private, nonprofit
29 George Washington University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $45,501 $47,260 $55,491 $66,907 Private, nonprofit
30 San Jose State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $30,771 PrivacySuppressed $65,175 Public
31 Northwestern University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $45,967 $43,100 $53,833 $63,740 Private, nonprofit
32 Syracuse University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $41,491 $36,308 $52,844 $62,752 Private, nonprofit
33 University of Colorado Boulder Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,169 $38,721 $52,240 $62,737 Public
34 Chapman University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $42,392 $39,153 $48,655 $60,210 Private, nonprofit
35 University of Southern California Bachelors Degree Journalism. $48,031 $42,682 $53,510 $59,071 Private, nonprofit
36 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,398 $33,565 $47,995 $58,676 Public
37 Boston University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $39,598 $38,289 $43,935 $58,645 Private, nonprofit
38 University of Missouri-Columbia Bachelors Degree Journalism. $40,565 $38,197 $48,930 $58,169 Public
39 University of Maryland-College Park Bachelors Degree Journalism. $40,334 $39,559 $50,859 $57,180 Public
40 San Francisco State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,582 $37,208 $47,086 $56,877 Public
41 University of Connecticut Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $44,276 $50,213 $56,761 Public
42 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $44,276 $50,213 $56,761 Public
43 University of Connecticut-Avery Point Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $44,276 $50,213 $56,761 Public
44 University of Connecticut-Stamford Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $44,276 $50,213 $56,761 Public
45 University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $44,276 $50,213 $56,761 Public
46 University of Wisconsin-Madison Bachelors Degree Journalism. $40,317 $39,585 $48,079 $56,265 Public
47 Quinnipiac University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,278 $37,856 $47,394 $55,623 Private, nonprofit
48 Northeastern University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $45,179 $41,565 $49,358 $55,306 Private, nonprofit
49 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Bachelors Degree Journalism. $41,522 $40,298 $48,155 $55,193 Public
50 Indiana University-Bloomington Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,930 $39,134 $49,419 $54,955 Public
51 Hofstra University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,408 $38,289 $45,661 $54,788 Private, nonprofit
52 University of Kansas Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,345 $37,808 $47,923 $54,736 Public
53 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Bachelors Degree Journalism. $43,599 $38,649 $40,911 $54,626 Public
54 Texas Christian University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $39,346 $38,289 $50,307 $53,614 Private, nonprofit
55 University of Miami Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,917 $29,685 $43,172 $53,451 Private, nonprofit
56 Ohio State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,700 $40,393 $45,332 $53,317 Public
57 Emerson College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $39,256 $38,953 $45,255 $53,162 Private, nonprofit
58 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,127 PrivacySuppressed $45,550 $52,838 Public
59 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,127 $32,634 $45,550 $52,838 Public
60 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,127 $32,634 $45,550 $52,838 Public
61 Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,127 $32,634 $45,550 $52,838 Public
62 The Pennsylvania State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,127 $32,634 $45,550 $52,838 Public
63 Howard University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $32,467 $44,872 $52,559 Private, nonprofit
64 CUNY Bernard M Baruch College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,177 $31,581 $32,555 $52,328 Public
65 Elon University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,865 $39,369 $53,552 $52,310 Private, nonprofit
66 Stony Brook University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $42,641 $38,289 $47,251 $52,045 Public
67 Baylor University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $39,412 $38,906 $44,853 $51,918 Private, nonprofit
68 Southern Methodist University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $36,560 $47,929 $51,501 Private, nonprofit
69 University of Arkansas Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,899 $36,884 $42,399 $51,403 Public
70 Ohio University-Eastern Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,356 PrivacySuppressed $44,437 $51,321 Public
71 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,356 PrivacySuppressed $44,437 $51,321 Public
72 Ohio University-Southern Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,356 PrivacySuppressed $44,437 $51,321 Public
73 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,356 PrivacySuppressed $44,437 $51,321 Public
74 Ohio University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,356 $35,843 $44,437 $51,321 Public
75 Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,356 PrivacySuppressed $44,437 $51,321 Public
76 Marquette University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,646 $33,993 $47,447 $51,254 Private, nonprofit
77 The University of Texas at Austin Bachelors Degree Journalism. $38,357 $37,980 $44,021 $51,204 Public
78 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,663 $37,415 $44,708 $51,112 Public
79 Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,663 $37,415 $44,708 $51,112 Public
80 Western Washington University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $33,487 $30,650 $40,238 $50,965 Public
81 American University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $42,192 $35,772 $45,987 $50,957 Private, nonprofit
82 University of Georgia Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,431 $35,877 $44,918 $50,896 Public
83 State University of New York at New Paltz Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $36,085 $43,212 $50,893 Public
84 Rutgers University-New Brunswick Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,465 $31,374 $42,768 $50,441 Public
85 Rutgers University-Newark Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,465 $31,374 $42,768 $50,441 Public
86 Georgia College & State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,713 $38,018 $45,236 $50,175 Public
87 Rowan University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $26,524 $32,569 $37,236 $50,157 Public
88 CUNY Brooklyn College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,435 $30,554 $37,852 $49,986 Public
89 Wayne State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,404 $35,330 $40,230 $49,878 Public
90 Michigan State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,320 $37,624 $43,895 $49,786 Public
91 University of Florida Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,676 $34,704 $42,586 $49,760 Public
92 University of Wyoming Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,037 $33,993 $41,457 $49,604 Public
93 Loyola University Chicago Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,320 $28,055 $42,276 $49,526 Private, nonprofit
94 West Virginia University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $33,683 $34,823 $42,721 $49,434 Public
95 California State University-Long Beach Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,745 $35,060 $42,200 $49,160 Public
96 St. Johns University-New York Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,774 $25,194 $41,054 $49,154 Private, nonprofit
97 The University of Alabama Bachelors Degree Journalism. $33,806 $29,141 $37,832 $49,146 Public
98 University of Iowa Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,172 $35,772 $44,179 $49,005 Public
99 SUNY at Albany Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,457 $29,685 $44,498 $49,005 Public
100 California State University-Sacramento Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,535 $34,847 $41,135 $48,974 Public
101 University of Denver Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $36,852 PrivacySuppressed $48,910 Private, nonprofit
102 University of California-Irvine Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,009 $29,141 $46,849 $48,898 Public
103 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,696 $35,546 $42,806 $48,706 Public
104 University of Nevada-Reno Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,446 $32,862 $39,943 $48,589 Public
105 Drake University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,049 $36,560 $42,509 $48,432 Private, nonprofit
106 Miami University-Oxford Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $38,829 $44,523 $48,306 Public
107 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,246 $33,138 $43,028 $48,285 Public
108 DePaul University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,067 $30,771 $40,622 $48,283 Private, nonprofit
109 Temple University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,127 $32,888 $39,171 $48,161 Public
110 Lincoln University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $36,852 PrivacySuppressed $48,000 Public
111 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,100 $33,281 $46,250 $47,930 Public
112 Long Island University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $29,685 $46,498 $47,922 Private, nonprofit
113 Samford University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,151 $34,704 $36,412 $47,836 Private, nonprofit
114 University of Mississippi Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,759 $29,685 $43,164 $47,824 Public
115 University of North Texas Bachelors Degree Journalism. $33,927 $35,021 $40,897 $47,700 Public
116 Iowa State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,932 $35,986 $41,096 $47,655 Public
117 University of Arizona Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,295 $35,594 $42,330 $47,608 Public
118 Kansas State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,328 $32,467 $41,422 $47,601 Public
119 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,752 $33,459 $38,026 $47,546 Public
120 Ithaca College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,142 $33,192 $42,934 $47,376 Private, nonprofit
121 Ball State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,300 $35,060 $40,819 $47,164 Public
122 St Bonaventure University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $33,565 $40,654 $47,036 Private, nonprofit
123 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,985 $33,565 $41,065 $46,845 Public
124 Auburn University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,459 $39,585 $45,572 $46,832 Public
125 Hampton University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,348 $28,236 $40,416 $46,581 Private, nonprofit
126 University of South Carolina-Columbia Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,356 $33,518 $40,055 $46,183 Public
127 Illinois State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $33,015 $31,851 $40,987 $45,989 Public
128 Creighton University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $38,922 $33,993 $40,566 $45,827 Private, nonprofit
129 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,621 $32,245 $40,160 $45,792 Public
130 Pepperdine University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,556 $38,871 PrivacySuppressed $45,717 Private, nonprofit
131 University of Oregon Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,580 $30,409 $38,302 $45,488 Public
132 California State University-Northridge Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,718 $31,676 $36,844 $44,925 Public
133 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,621 $32,010 $37,393 $44,828 Public
134 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,784 $30,554 $38,530 $44,596 Public
135 University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $34,259 $41,236 $44,502 Public
136 Georgia Southern University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,555 $27,048 $34,631 $44,314 Public
137 Kent State University at Kent Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,867 $33,850 $36,647 $44,231 Public
138 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,511 $33,459 $39,267 $43,681 Public
139 Columbia College Chicago Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,732 $30,635 $37,241 $43,458 Private, nonprofit
140 Metropolitan State University of Denver Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,705 $32,391 $36,975 $43,388 Public
141 University of Northern Colorado Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,023 $31,914 $39,320 $43,381 Public
142 Brigham Young University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,657 $29,685 $34,829 $43,349 Private, nonprofit
143 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,534 $33,138 $38,391 $43,285 Public
144 Georgia State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,476 $31,183 $37,832 $43,196 Public
145 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,496 $26,739 $33,919 $43,058 Public
146 University of Houston Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,916 $30,119 $37,888 $42,967 Public
147 State University of New York at Oswego Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,298 $31,839 $42,015 $42,945 Public
148 Utah State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $38,390 $36,668 $40,415 $42,911 Public
149 California State University-Chico Bachelors Degree Journalism. $37,343 $34,298 $43,025 $42,869 Public
150 SUNY at Purchase College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,473 $30,305 $37,885 $42,754 Public
151 CUNY York College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,241 $15,922 PrivacySuppressed $42,394 Public
152 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,594 $30,228 $30,043 $42,357 Public
153 Texas Tech University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,689 $32,284 $36,794 $42,248 Public
154 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,280 $27,301 $37,142 $42,041 Public
155 CUNY Lehman College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $20,388 $26,353 $33,990 $42,005 Public
156 Marshall University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,490 $29,413 $38,656 $41,792 Public
157 University of Hawaii at Manoa Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $29,141 $43,279 $41,605 Public
158 University of Southern Mississippi Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $32,391 $32,713 $41,330 Public
159 University of Memphis Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,187 $29,202 $31,951 $41,106 Public
160 Radford University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $23,053 $27,126 $33,884 $40,954 Public
161 The University of Texas at Arlington Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,384 $35,060 PrivacySuppressed $40,912 Public
162 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,582 $33,993 $37,182 $40,760 Public
163 Arkansas State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $32,925 $31,721 $40,746 Public
164 Gonzaga University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,651 $27,397 $33,860 $40,701 Private, nonprofit
165 SUNY Brockport Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,647 $28,236 $36,601 $40,394 Public
166 Western Kentucky University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,126 $29,685 $36,416 $40,336 Public
167 University of West Georgia Bachelors Degree Journalism. $25,413 $27,203 $35,224 $40,309 Public
168 Biola University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $34,211 $27,669 $35,135 $40,172 Private, nonprofit
169 Northern Kentucky University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $26,057 $29,183 $34,308 $40,037 Public
170 South Dakota State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $30,119 $34,630 $39,514 Public
171 Northeastern State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $35,422 $30,771 PrivacySuppressed $39,500 Public
172 University of Central Arkansas Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,443 $29,685 $39,629 $39,247 Public
173 Savannah State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $22,684 $22,245 $31,566 $39,092 Public
174 Morgan State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,111 $29,202 $32,308 $38,840 Public
175 Duquesne University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,437 $35,060 $35,708 $38,640 Private, nonprofit
176 University of Kentucky Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,805 $31,783 $37,295 $38,624 Public
177 Northern Illinois University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,970 $29,250 $32,551 $38,341 Public
178 Northern Arizona University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,850 $29,322 $35,394 $37,816 Public
179 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Bachelors Degree Journalism. $26,839 $27,784 $32,168 $37,814 Public
180 Oakland University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,865 $29,956 $35,517 $37,793 Public
181 Appalachian State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $24,836 $30,305 $33,648 $37,704 Public
182 Missouri State University-Springfield Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $27,377 $31,507 $37,643 Public
183 University of Central Oklahoma Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,253 $27,753 $33,517 $37,152 Public
184 Point Park University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,379 $25,658 $31,118 $36,644 Private, nonprofit
185 Eastern Michigan University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,685 $29,322 $30,804 $36,354 Public
186 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,855 $28,236 $33,226 $36,231 Public
187 The University of Montana Bachelors Degree Journalism. $30,093 $26,353 $31,147 $35,596 Public
188 University of Nebraska at Kearney Bachelors Degree Journalism. $36,877 $28,019 PrivacySuppressed $35,440 Public
189 SUNY College at Plattsburgh Bachelors Degree Journalism. $22,687 $29,685 $35,115 $35,337 Public
190 Texas State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $28,764 $19,749 $31,523 $35,078 Public
191 Olivet College Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $25,967 PrivacySuppressed $34,365 Private, nonprofit
192 Ashford University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $25,567 $32,658 $31,092 $34,239 Private, for-profit
193 Western Illinois University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $22,578 PrivacySuppressed $33,956 Public
194 University of Rhode Island Bachelors Degree Journalism. $29,120 $25,658 $38,352 $32,989 Public
195 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Bachelors Degree Journalism. $27,429 $23,340 PrivacySuppressed $32,810 Public
196 Arkansas Tech University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $31,920 $20,140 $31,014 $32,282 Public
197 Central State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $24,305 $21,508 $26,666 $32,043 Public
198 Kentucky State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $22,578 $20,096 $32,022 Public
199 Central Michigan University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $26,847 $25,194 $30,533 $32,022 Public
200 California Baptist University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $24,316 $21,508 PrivacySuppressed $30,239 Private, nonprofit
201 North Greenville University Bachelors Degree Journalism. $32,047 $22,578 $28,035 $29,910 Private, nonprofit
202 Fort Valley State University Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $20,687 $27,475 $29,600 Public
203 Brooks Institute Bachelors Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $20,596 PrivacySuppressed $29,408 Private, for-profit
204 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Bachelors Degree Journalism. $23,424 $26,353 PrivacySuppressed $28,323 Public
205 Rust College Bachelors Degree Journalism. $24,890 $19,683 $18,034 $27,565 Private, nonprofit
206 Universidad del Sagrado Corazon Bachelors Degree Journalism. $13,544 PrivacySuppressed $7,877 $25,469 Private, nonprofit
207 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Bachelors Degree Journalism. $7,216 PrivacySuppressed PrivacySuppressed $22,073 Public
208 Northwestern University Masters Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $84,353 $82,238 $88,885 $104,862 Private, nonprofit
209 New York University Masters Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $61,171 $58,092 $63,754 $82,813 Private, nonprofit
210 Gonzaga University Masters Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $55,343 $61,728 $65,759 $81,537 Private, nonprofit
211 University of Denver Masters Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $42,682 $44,898 $70,978 Private, nonprofit
212 Drexel University Masters Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. PrivacySuppressed $44,356 $54,162 $61,394 Private, nonprofit
213 Georgia Southern University Masters Degree Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. $41,689 $32,569 $48,374 $52,052 Public
214 University of California-Berkeley Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $49,136 $63,018 $72,446 Public
215 Columbia University in the City of New York Masters Degree Journalism. $51,269 $49,931 $55,958 $65,738 Private, nonprofit
216 CUNY Graduate School and University Center Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $52,107 $56,736 $65,680 Public
217 University of Missouri-Columbia Masters Degree Journalism. $50,975 $50,543 $55,003 $65,223 Public
218 Kent State University at Kent Masters Degree Journalism. $56,699 $50,320 $53,983 $62,673 Public
219 Boston University Masters Degree Journalism. $44,040 $44,468 $46,417 $62,451 Private, nonprofit
220 University of Southern California Masters Degree Journalism. $47,157 $41,789 $50,025 $62,081 Private, nonprofit
221 Ball State University Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $48,041 $52,927 $61,578 Public
222 Emerson College Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $41,193 $38,349 $61,220 Private, nonprofit
223 Northwestern University Masters Degree Journalism. $45,197 $41,565 $49,676 $61,115 Private, nonprofit
224 University of Maryland-College Park Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $38,289 $43,437 $60,946 Public
225 Hofstra University Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $39,909 PrivacySuppressed $59,370 Private, nonprofit
226 University of Georgia Masters Degree Journalism. $42,740 $45,021 $56,517 $58,950 Public
227 St Bonaventure University Masters Degree Journalism. $52,011 $47,260 $51,159 $58,162 Private, nonprofit
228 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Masters Degree Journalism. $46,113 $39,950 $50,064 $57,008 Public
229 Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Masters Degree Journalism. $46,113 $39,950 $50,064 $57,008 Public
230 Point Park University Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $44,590 $52,735 $55,388 Private, nonprofit
231 DePaul University Masters Degree Journalism. $29,672 $36,132 $40,041 $48,709 Private, nonprofit
232 Full Sail University Masters Degree Journalism. $35,923 $32,711 $32,514 $44,139 Private, for-profit
233 University of Oregon Masters Degree Journalism. PrivacySuppressed $33,993 $39,769 $43,345 Public

Title: Journalism Degrees: Exploring Earnings Potential and Exciting Career Paths Introduction: Choosing a degree that aligns with your passion for storytelling, investigative research, and effective communication is a significant decision. If you have a keen interest in reporting news, shaping public discourse, and uncovering the truth, pursuing a journalism degree can lead to a rewarding and impactful career. In this article, we will delve into the earnings potential of journalism degrees, highlight various career paths, and discuss factors that influence salary prospects in this field. 1. Understanding the Value of a Journalism Degree: Journalism is a dynamic field that plays a crucial role in informing and engaging society. Pursuing a journalism degree equips you with essential skills such as news writing, interviewing techniques, research, and ethical reporting practices. These skills are highly valued in media organizations, news agencies, and various other communication sectors. 2. Factors Influencing Earnings Potential: a. Education and Practical Experience: The level of education and practical experience play a significant role in determining earning potential for journalism graduates. While a bachelor's degree in journalism can provide a foundation for reporting, gaining hands-on experience through internships, student media, or professional work can enhance earning potential and job prospects. b. Journalism Specializations: Journalism graduates can specialize in various areas such as broadcast journalism, investigative journalism, photojournalism, or digital journalism. Developing expertise in specific fields can open doors to higher-paying roles within the media industry. c. Industry and Market Demand: The journalism industry is evolving with the rise of digital media platforms. Opportunities exist in traditional print and broadcast media as well as in emerging digital media outlets. Earnings can vary based on factors such as organization size, location, market demand, and level of experience. 3. Career Paths and Earnings: a. News Reporter: Journalism graduates often pursue careers as news reporters, responsible for gathering information, conducting interviews, and writing news articles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts was $47,990 as of May 2020. b. Broadcast Journalist: Those with expertise in broadcast journalism can work as news anchors, correspondents, or television reporters, delivering news stories through television or radio broadcasts. Salaries in this field can vary based on experience, market size, and network affiliations. c. Investigative Journalist: Journalism graduates interested in in-depth reporting and investigative research can work as investigative journalists, uncovering hidden stories and presenting them to the public. Salaries in this field can vary based on the organization, topic specialization, and the impact of their work. 4. Additional Factors to Consider: a. Freelancing and Entrepreneurship: Many journalism graduates choose to work as freelancers, contributing articles to various publications or starting their own independent journalism ventures. Freelancers' earnings can vary based on assignments, rates, and the scope of their work. b. Geographic Location and Market Factors: Earnings for journalists can vary based on the cost of living, market size, and concentration of media outlets in different regions. Metropolitan areas with a strong media presence or national news hubs often offer higher salaries. c. Digital Media Skills: With the growth of digital media platforms, journalism graduates with expertise in multimedia storytelling, social media management, or data journalism can enhance their earning potential and adapt to the changing landscape of news reporting. Conclusion: A journalism degree offers a pathway to a rewarding and impactful career in the world of news reporting and storytelling. By pursuing education, gaining practical experience, specializing in specific journalistic fields, and considering factors like practical skills, industry demand, and geographic location, you can maximize your earning potential as a journalism graduate. Embrace the power of journalism, refine your reporting abilities, and contribute to informing and engaging the public through accurate, ethical, and compelling storytelling.