Journalism at Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 6 graduates a year
Southern Connecticut State University graduates in journalism earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern 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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| 129 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $50,970 | $53,037 | #118 | $36,139 |
| 130 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $50,832 | $54,104 | #98 | $36,356 |
| 131 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $50,813 | $48,363 | #157 | — |
| 132 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $50,760 | $45,700 | #176 | $36,153 |
| 133 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $50,700 | $44,495 | #177 | $28,088 |
| 134 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $50,658 | $49,771 | #149 | $31,753 |
| 135 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $50,652 | $57,494 | #68 | $30,311 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Connecticut State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,153 one year after graduating and $50,760 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Connecticut State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Southern Connecticut State University ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Southern Connecticut State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,101.
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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.