Journalism at Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Central Michigan 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 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Michigan 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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| 151 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $48,057 | $42,179 | #179 | $34,038 |
| 152 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $48,042 | $48,845 | #154 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Michigan University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,033 one year after graduating and $47,775 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Michigan University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Central Michigan University ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #141 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Central Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.