Journalism at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in journalism earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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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| 136 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $50,338 | $47,709 | #164 | $46,652 |
| 137 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $50,073 | $47,659 | #166 | $33,085 |
| 138 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $49,932 | $54,545 | #95 | $30,659 |
| 139 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,880 | $49,007 | #153 | $40,575 |
| 140 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,842 | $53,189 | #114 | $30,925 |
| 141 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,625 | $50,469 | #139 | $37,263 |
| 142 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $49,456 | $53,057 | #117 | $31,398 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,575 one year after graduating and $49,880 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #139 by median pay four years after graduation, and #153 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,269.
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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.