Journalism at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Master's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of South Florida graduates in journalism earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Florida 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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| 12 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $72,390 | $74,382 | #9 | $43,647 |
| 13 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $70,926 | $73,423 | #11 | $46,067 |
| 14 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $70,715 | $69,477 | #15 | $46,346 |
| 15 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $69,612 | $74,093 | #10 | $51,410 |
| 16 | American University Washington, DC | $67,819 | $59,427 | #17 | $49,973 |
| 17 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $62,512 | $59,498 | #16 | $41,856 |
| 18 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $53,227 | $56,653 | #18 | $41,887 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Florida journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $51,410 one year after graduating and $69,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Florida rank for journalism?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of South Florida ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of South Florida worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for journalism ($69,034), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,404.
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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.