Journalism at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 105 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in journalism earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama 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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| 88 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $55,641 | $54,667 | #93 | $36,643 |
| 89 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $55,615 | $55,943 | #83 | $33,525 |
| 90 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $55,192 | $50,221 | #144 | $28,844 |
| 91 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $55,043 | $62,479 | #38 | $35,509 |
| 92 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $54,732 | $56,659 | #73 | $28,416 |
| 93 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $54,717 | $58,150 | #63 | $28,704 |
| 94 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $54,425 | $51,801 | #125 | $22,839 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,509 one year after graduating and $55,043 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #91 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,375.
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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.