Journalism at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in journalism earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Boulder 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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| 79 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $57,321 | $54,895 | #91 | $36,200 |
| 80 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $57,260 | $52,103 | #123 | $31,788 |
| 81 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $57,220 | $50,388 | #140 | $33,628 |
| 82 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $57,079 | $53,380 | #113 | $34,022 |
| 83 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $56,990 | $51,309 | #131 | $34,577 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,022 one year after graduating and $57,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #82 by median pay four years after graduation, and #113 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,250.
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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.