Journalism at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates in journalism earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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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| 13 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $69,016 | $74,000 | #7 | $43,958 |
| 14 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $68,128 | $59,790 | #48 | $46,893 |
| 15 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $67,808 | $70,082 | #11 | $43,139 |
| 16 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $67,539 | $66,357 | #16 | $36,303 |
| 17 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $67,038 | $58,838 | #55 | $42,217 |
| 18 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $66,799 | $63,807 | #26 | $42,450 |
| 19 | American University Washington, DC | $66,635 | $58,390 | #61 | $44,387 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,303 one year after graduating and $67,539 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #16 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.