Journalism at Savannah State University
Savannah, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Savannah State University graduates in journalism earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 78% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Savannah 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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| 180 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $41,220 | $47,715 | #163 | $21,087 |
| 181 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $40,515 | $47,744 | #162 | $27,259 |
| 182 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $40,034 | $38,104 | #186 | $32,456 |
| 183 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $39,677 | $41,074 | #181 | $24,310 |
| 184 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $39,178 | $35,649 | #187 | $29,686 |
| 185 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $39,173 | $46,162 | #172 | $32,183 |
| 186 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $38,934 | $40,578 | #182 | — |
Other Majors at Savannah State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $64,798 | $51,654 | #14 of 14 |
| Information Science/Studies | $60,183 | $46,840 | #129 of 148 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $58,382 | $37,751 | #11 of 15 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,584 | $26,868 | #45 of 46 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,906 | — | #459 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,430 | $30,195 | #454 of 660 |
| Social Work | $49,360 | — | #303 of 420 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $48,594 | $27,763 | #65 of 82 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,957 | $30,170 | #1134 of 1176 |
| Biology | $45,983 | $26,114 | #773 of 841 |
| Sociology | $43,690 | $28,747 | #408 of 462 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $42,444 | $38,206 | #796 of 796 |
| Marketing | $42,391 | $29,976 | #511 of 516 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,208 | $23,631 | #57 of 63 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $33,175 | — | #65 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Savannah State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,310 one year after graduating and $39,677 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Savannah State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Savannah State University ranks #183 by median pay four years after graduation, and #181 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Savannah State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,090.
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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.