Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Offered at 89 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 56 | $38,911 | $59,625 | $23,750 |
| Master's | 18 | $65,094 | $84,843 | — |
| Doctoral | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg Area Community College | PA | $35,135 | $45,583 | $17,458 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drexel University | PA | — | $74,328 | — |
| 2 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $48,446 | $73,252 | $21,100 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University | NJ | — | $72,966 | — |
| 4 | High Point University | NC | — | $72,904 | — |
| 5 | California Lutheran University | CA | $45,968 | $72,733 | — |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | PA | $38,911 | $68,017 | $27,125 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus | PA | $38,911 | $68,017 | $27,125 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus | PA | $38,911 | $68,017 | $27,125 |
| 9 | University of St Thomas | MN | — | $67,287 | — |
| 10 | DeSales University | PA | — | $62,055 | — |
| 11 | Berry College | GA | $39,799 | $59,930 | $14,000 |
| 12 | SUNY Buffalo State University | NY | $39,345 | $59,727 | $21,750 |
| 13 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | OH | $49,060 | $59,523 | $10,642 |
| 14 | Dominican University of California | CA | — | $59,018 | — |
| 15 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | NE | $44,448 | $58,443 | $17,861 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University | IL | — | $131,112 | — |
| 2 | New York University | NY | $70,838 | $96,931 | — |
| 3 | Bowie State University | MD | — | $87,782 | — |
| 4 | Gonzaga University | WA | $74,747 | $84,843 | — |
| 5 | Fordham University | NY | $58,078 | $75,863 | — |
| 6 | Georgia Southern University | GA | — | $63,392 | — |
| 7 | West Virginia University | WV | $65,094 | $60,616 | — |
| 8 | High Point University | NC | $54,603 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Quick answers
- How much do communication, journalism, and related programs, other graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in communication, journalism, and related programs, other reports median earnings of $38,911. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
