Journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates in journalism earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Indianapolis 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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| 147 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,331 | $51,576 | #128 | $34,829 |
| 148 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $48,243 | $51,772 | #126 | $27,116 |
| 149 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $48,173 | $50,126 | #145 | — |
| 150 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $48,113 | $51,616 | #127 | $38,540 |
| 151 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $48,057 | $42,179 | #179 | $34,038 |
| 152 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $48,042 | $48,845 | #154 | — |
| 153 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,891 | $49,577 | #150 | $27,268 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Indianapolis journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,540 one year after graduating and $48,113 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks #150 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.