Journalism at Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Flagler College graduates in journalism earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Flagler College 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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| 156 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $47,661 | $53,967 | #103 | $35,050 |
| 157 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $47,460 | $44,384 | #178 | $37,644 |
| 158 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $47,302 | $48,107 | #160 | — |
| 159 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $46,971 | $49,995 | #148 | $27,863 |
| 160 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,680 | $49,219 | #151 | $35,545 |
| 161 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $46,506 | $52,215 | #122 | — |
| 162 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $46,502 | $51,564 | #129 | $34,293 |
Other Majors at Flagler College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Flagler College journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,863 one year after graduating and $46,971 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Flagler College rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Flagler College ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #148 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Flagler College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,673.
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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.