Journalism at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates in journalism earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Minnesota-Duluth 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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| 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 |
| 175 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,189 | $50,895 | #134 | $31,911 |
| 176 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $42,478 | $40,576 | #183 | $27,474 |
| 177 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,363 | $47,968 | #161 | — |
| 178 | Rust College Holly Springs, MS | $41,398 | $50,229 | #143 | $24,977 |
| 179 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $41,293 | $50,101 | #146 | $29,591 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Minnesota-Duluth journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,474 one year after graduating and $42,478 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Minnesota-Duluth rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Minnesota-Duluth ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #183 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Minnesota-Duluth worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,750.
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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.