Journalism at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in journalism earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine 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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| 73 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $57,843 | $59,879 | #47 | $38,603 |
| 74 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $57,697 | $53,069 | #116 | $34,119 |
| 75 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $57,603 | $53,870 | #104 | $30,216 |
| 76 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $57,492 | $52,314 | #121 | $31,102 |
| 77 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,461 | $58,421 | #60 | $38,118 |
| 78 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $57,407 | $56,402 | #76 | $38,302 |
| 79 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $57,321 | $54,895 | #91 | $36,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,102 one year after graduating and $57,492 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,200.
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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.