Journalism at Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Arkansas Tech University graduates in journalism earn 30% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arkansas Tech 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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| 182 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $40,034 | $38,104 | #186 | $32,456 |
| 183 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $39,677 | $41,074 | #181 | $24,310 |
| 184 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $39,178 | $35,649 | #187 | $29,686 |
| 185 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $39,173 | $46,162 | #172 | $32,183 |
| 186 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $38,934 | $40,578 | #182 | — |
| 187 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $36,311 | $38,749 | #185 | $28,306 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas Tech University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,183 one year after graduating and $39,173 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas Tech University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Arkansas Tech University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #172 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Arkansas Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.