Journalism at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in journalism earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Kentucky 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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| 168 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,264 | $46,034 | #173 | $27,620 |
| 169 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $45,245 | $47,706 | #165 | $31,845 |
| 170 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $45,152 | $45,906 | #174 | $18,301 |
| 171 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,834 | $50,766 | #135 | $29,647 |
| 172 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $44,704 | $50,743 | #136 | $38,357 |
| 173 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $44,589 | $40,573 | #184 | $32,459 |
| 174 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,277 | $52,382 | #120 | $23,169 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,647 one year after graduating and $44,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,417.
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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.