Journalism at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduates in journalism earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 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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| 178 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $41,398 | $50,229 | #143 | $24,977 |
| 179 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $41,293 | $50,101 | #146 | $29,591 |
| 180 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $41,220 | $47,715 | #163 | $21,087 |
| 181 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $40,515 | $47,744 | #162 | $27,259 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $71,983 | $61,946 | #43 of 51 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,231 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,272 | $32,401 | #707 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,597 | — | #443 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,255 | $35,532 | #390 of 660 |
| Biology | $50,141 | $26,612 | #683 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,323 | $35,490 | #1137 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,902 | $34,143 | #414 of 476 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $42,184 | $31,868 | #77 of 77 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $41,327 | $28,206 | #37 of 49 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $39,026 | $30,536 | #338 of 345 |
| Social Work | $38,652 | $28,094 | #414 of 420 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $30,057 | — |
| Psychology | — | $27,486 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,259 one year after graduating and $40,515 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #162 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,807.
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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.