Journalism at Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Master's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Georgetown University graduates in journalism earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Georgetown University Compares for Journalism
All 22 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $90,356 | $79,175 | #4 | $59,912 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $89,072 | $78,050 | #6 | — |
| 3 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $84,165 | $88,531 | #2 | $75,030 |
| 4 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $83,464 | $89,069 | #1 | $56,011 |
| 5 | Boston University Boston, MA | $82,549 | $72,693 | #12 | $59,418 |
| 6 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $82,191 | $78,229 | #5 | $58,647 |
| 7 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $78,880 | $75,077 | #8 | $54,170 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $77,057 | $82,621 | #3 | $55,800 |
| 9 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $76,630 | $69,728 | #14 | $49,625 |
| 10 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $74,266 | $70,686 | #13 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgetown University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,912 one year after graduating and $90,356 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgetown University rank for journalism?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Georgetown University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Georgetown University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for journalism ($69,034).
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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.