Journalism at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in journalism earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 160 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,680 | $49,219 | #151 | $35,545 |
| 161 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $46,506 | $52,215 | #122 | — |
| 162 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $46,502 | $51,564 | #129 | $34,293 |
| 163 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,267 | $50,539 | #138 | $35,924 |
| 164 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $45,859 | $46,639 | #171 | $34,887 |
| 165 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $45,765 | $52,989 | #119 | $32,825 |
| 166 | Radford University Radford, VA | $45,369 | $41,313 | #180 | $25,675 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,924 one year after graduating and $46,267 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, The University of Montana ranks #163 by median pay four years after graduation, and #138 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,260.
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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.