Journalism at University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Northern Colorado graduates in journalism earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Northern Colorado 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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| 72 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $57,868 | $59,460 | #51 | $33,710 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Northern Colorado journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,216 one year after graduating and $57,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Northern Colorado rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Northern Colorado ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Northern Colorado worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.