Journalism at University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
University of Central Arkansas graduates in journalism earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Arkansas 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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| 172 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $44,704 | $50,743 | #136 | $38,357 |
| 173 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $44,589 | $40,573 | #184 | $32,459 |
| 174 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,277 | $52,382 | #120 | $23,169 |
| 175 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,189 | $50,895 | #134 | $31,911 |
| 176 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $42,478 | $40,576 | #183 | $27,474 |
| 177 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,363 | $47,968 | #161 | — |
| 178 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $41,398 | $50,229 | #143 | $24,977 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Arkansas journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,911 one year after graduating and $43,189 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Arkansas rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Central Arkansas ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #134 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Central Arkansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,562.
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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.