Journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 89 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in journalism earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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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| 103 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $53,901 | $51,303 | #132 | $24,535 |
| 104 | Widener University Chester, PA | $53,724 | $54,638 | #94 | $22,058 |
| 105 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $53,633 | $56,415 | #75 | $39,347 |
| 106 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $53,618 | $55,416 | #86 | $32,553 |
| 107 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $53,579 | $47,025 | #168 | $25,575 |
| 108 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $53,579 | $47,025 | #169 | $25,575 |
| 109 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $53,528 | $50,059 | #147 | $36,352 |
Other Journalism Credentials at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,760 | $73,130 | — |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,553 one year after graduating and $53,618 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,990.
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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.