Journalism at Emerson College
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
Emerson College graduates in journalism earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Emerson College 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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| 23 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $64,224 | $65,991 | #18 | $42,605 |
| 24 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $63,622 | $64,685 | #24 | $35,675 |
| 25 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $63,358 | $57,652 | #66 | $35,668 |
| 26 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $63,337 | $55,775 | #84 | $39,703 |
| 27 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $63,322 | $65,890 | #19 | $38,700 |
| 28 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $62,969 | $66,236 | #17 | $41,913 |
| 29 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $62,743 | $57,710 | #65 | $36,767 |
Other Journalism Credentials at Emerson College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,011 | $48,294 | — |
Other Majors at Emerson College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $76,623 | $41,651 | #105 of 516 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,496 | — | #75 of 215 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $59,301 | $28,606 | #114 of 178 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,202 | $44,108 | #194 of 660 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $51,742 | $33,441 | #51 of 137 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $49,951 | $27,032 | #40 of 144 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $49,381 | $39,183 | #161 of 207 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $44,760 | $19,560 | #54 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Emerson College journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,703 one year after graduating and $63,337 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Emerson College rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Emerson College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #84 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Emerson College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,610.
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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.