Journalism at University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University of Nebraska at Kearney graduates in journalism earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska at Kearney 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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| 122 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $52,115 | $51,328 | #130 | $37,875 |
| 123 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $52,011 | $45,801 | #175 | $37,091 |
| 124 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $51,940 | $47,296 | #167 | $39,592 |
| 125 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $51,659 | $53,392 | #112 | $36,703 |
| 126 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $51,639 | $50,735 | #137 | $31,369 |
| 127 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $51,280 | $54,723 | #92 | $31,955 |
| 128 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $51,042 | $57,308 | #70 | $28,139 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska at Kearney journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,703 one year after graduating and $51,659 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska at Kearney rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks #125 by median pay four years after graduation, and #112 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Nebraska at Kearney worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,602.
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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.