Journalism at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in journalism earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 153 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,891 | $49,577 | #150 | $27,268 |
| 154 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $47,775 | $50,373 | #141 | $25,033 |
| 155 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $47,760 | $48,572 | #155 | $32,294 |
| 156 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $47,661 | $53,967 | #103 | $35,050 |
| 157 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $47,460 | $44,384 | #178 | $37,644 |
| 158 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $47,302 | $48,107 | #160 | — |
| 159 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $46,971 | $49,995 | #148 | $27,863 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,050 one year after graduating and $47,661 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.