Journalism at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in journalism earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 115 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $53,182 | $55,054 | #87 | $32,807 |
| 116 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,145 | $48,358 | #158 | $30,644 |
| 117 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $52,859 | $50,311 | #142 | $22,011 |
| 118 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $52,785 | $59,769 | #49 | $36,926 |
| 119 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $52,760 | $61,088 | #43 | $32,423 |
| 120 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $52,663 | $57,529 | #67 | $32,082 |
| 121 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $52,292 | $58,712 | #56 | $31,068 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,926 one year after graduating and $52,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.