Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Berry College
Mount Berry, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Berry College graduates in communication, journalism, and related programs earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Berry College Compares for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
All 22 colleges reporting communication, journalism, and related programs 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 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $74,597 | $71,256 | #3 | $43,969 |
| 2 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $70,611 | $61,974 | #9 | — |
| 3 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $68,806 | $62,609 | #8 | $34,432 |
| 4 | High Point University High Point, NC | $67,085 | $71,992 | #2 | — |
| 5 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $66,876 | $63,881 | #7 | — |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA | $66,866 | $68,003 | #4 | $39,582 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $66,866 | $68,003 | #5 | $39,582 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $66,866 | $68,003 | #6 | $39,582 |
| 9 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $62,608 | $59,590 | #13 | $33,836 |
| 10 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $61,411 | $72,653 | #1 | $38,660 |
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| 14 | Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA | $58,005 | $52,781 | #15 | — |
| 15 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $57,771 | $60,913 | #10 | $40,415 |
| 16 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $54,860 | $58,544 | #14 | $41,040 |
| 17 | Berry College Mount Berry, GA | $50,593 | $52,374 | #18 | $36,931 |
| 18 | SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY | $49,500 | $47,114 | #21 | $30,049 |
| 19 | Malone University Canton, OH | $49,148 | $52,448 | #17 | $26,204 |
| 20 | Augustana College Rock Island, IL | $49,015 | $48,157 | #20 | $30,104 |
Other Majors at Berry College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,008 | $75,343 | #612 of 966 |
| Marketing | $79,602 | $45,374 | #73 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,160 | $46,603 | #753 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,278 | $25,091 | #278 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,465 | — | #173 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,413 | $43,376 | #221 of 680 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $48,958 | $33,258 | #19 of 52 |
| Psychology | $45,943 | $25,831 | #754 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berry College communication, journalism, and related programs graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,931 one year after graduating and $50,593 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berry College rank for communication, journalism, and related programs?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for communication, journalism, and related programs graduates, Berry College ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication, journalism, and related programs at Berry College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for communication, journalism, and related programs ($55,384), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,465.
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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.