Journalism at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 203 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in journalism earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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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| 29 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,743 | $57,710 | #65 | $36,767 |
| 30 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #88 | $32,523 |
| 31 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #89 | $32,523 |
| 32 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $62,394 | $64,775 | #23 | $43,191 |
| 33 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $62,355 | $59,349 | #52 | — |
| 34 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $62,336 | $63,396 | #28 | $36,468 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $62,336 | $63,396 | #29 | $36,468 |
Other Journalism Credentials at University of Kansas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,011 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of Kansas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,191 one year after graduating and $62,394 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Kansas ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.