Communications
Journalism
National earnings data, top schools, and state-by-state breakdown for Journalism graduates.
Median Salary (1yr)
$36,212
Median Salary (5yr)
$47,800
Median Debt
$0
Schools Offering
854
Top Schools for Journalism
| # | School | Earnings (1yr) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Iowa IA | $75,030 |
| 2 | University of Kansas KS | $66,011 |
| 3 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln NE | $61,760 |
| 4 | Georgetown University DC | $59,912 |
| 5 | Boston University MA | $59,418 |
| 6 | St Bonaventure University NY | $58,647 |
| 7 | Kent State University at Kent OH | $56,011 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-Columbia MO | $55,800 |
| 9 | Columbia University in the City of New York NY | $54,170 |
| 10 | George Washington University DC | $52,015 |
Journalism by State
District of Columbia
5 schools
$51,572
Missouri
10 schools
$49,879
Kansas
7 schools
$48,895
Iowa
11 schools
$47,758
Utah
2 schools
$44,042
Massachusetts
12 schools
$43,938
Nebraska
6 schools
$43,539
Florida
12 schools
$39,715
Arizona
3 schools
$39,121
Wisconsin
8 schools
$38,594
Illinois
21 schools
$38,218
Rhode Island
3 schools
$37,875
Related Majors
Communication and Media Studies
$36,950 median
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$43,026 median
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$34,960 median
Graphic Communications
$30,534 median
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
$27,513 median
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
$42,107 median
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Journalism graduates 1 year after graduation is $36,212.