Journalism at Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Samford University graduates in journalism earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Samford University Compares for Journalism
All 187 colleges reporting journalism earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $81,935 | $83,329 | #1 | $45,256 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $81,927 | $71,789 | #10 | $52,015 |
| 3 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $80,258 | $78,853 | #3 | $50,426 |
| 4 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $79,776 | $72,591 | #8 | $44,651 |
| 5 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $79,135 | $72,008 | #9 | $41,645 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $75,967 | $79,047 | #2 | $40,942 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $74,709 | $65,789 | #20 | $51,855 |
| 8 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $72,475 | $68,981 | #13 | $42,769 |
| 9 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $71,466 | $76,066 | #5 | $41,378 |
| 10 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $70,829 | $64,450 | #25 | $48,637 |
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| 132 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $50,760 | $45,700 | #176 | $36,153 |
| 133 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $50,700 | $44,495 | #177 | $28,088 |
| 134 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $50,658 | $49,771 | #149 | $31,753 |
| 135 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $50,652 | $57,494 | #68 | $30,311 |
| 136 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $50,338 | $47,709 | #164 | $46,652 |
| 137 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $50,073 | $47,659 | #166 | $33,085 |
| 138 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $49,932 | $54,545 | #95 | $30,659 |
Other Majors at Samford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $119,888 | — | #17 of 29 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $93,444 | $53,059 | #93 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,572 | — | #111 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,584 | — | #200 of 1176 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,517 | $64,226 | #925 of 966 |
| Marketing | $70,839 | $47,565 | #176 of 516 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,171 | $44,644 | #160 of 680 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $50,809 | — | #54 of 172 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,117 | — | #492 of 610 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $41,323 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $39,690 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Samford University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,311 one year after graduating and $50,652 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Samford University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Samford University ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Samford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,120.
← All data for Samford University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.