Journalism at University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
University of Arizona graduates in journalism earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arizona 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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| 84 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $56,933 | $59,887 | #46 | $34,743 |
| 85 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $56,418 | $58,571 | #58 | $37,484 |
| 86 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $56,381 | $68,408 | #14 | $35,389 |
| 87 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $55,676 | $57,208 | #71 | $36,521 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arizona journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,521 one year after graduating and $55,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arizona rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Arizona ranks #87 by median pay four years after graduation, and #71 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Arizona worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.