Journalism at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Eastern Illinois University graduates in journalism earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Eastern Illinois 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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| 97 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $54,322 | $56,380 | #77 | $36,109 |
| 98 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $54,188 | $57,135 | #72 | $26,591 |
| 99 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $54,081 | $55,001 | #90 | — |
| 100 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $54,038 | $53,092 | #115 | — |
| 101 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $54,031 | $60,664 | #44 | $36,744 |
| 102 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $53,997 | $49,134 | #152 | $30,269 |
| 103 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $53,901 | $51,303 | #132 | $24,535 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Illinois University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,038 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Illinois University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Eastern Illinois University ranks #100 by median pay four years after graduation, and #115 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Eastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278).
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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.