Journalism at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Central Connecticut State University graduates in journalism earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Connecticut State University 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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| 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 |
| 86 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $56,381 | $68,408 | #14 | $35,389 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Connecticut State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,577 one year after graduating and $56,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Connecticut State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Central Connecticut State University ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Central Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,534.
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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.