Journalism at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Bachelor's Degree · about 85 graduates a year
University of Nevada-Reno graduates in journalism earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nevada-Reno 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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| 94 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $54,425 | $51,801 | #125 | $22,839 |
| 95 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $54,396 | $56,311 | #78 | $33,798 |
| 96 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $54,360 | $56,274 | #79 | $30,792 |
| 97 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $54,322 | $56,380 | #77 | $36,109 |
| 98 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $54,188 | $57,135 | #72 | $26,591 |
| 99 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $54,081 | $55,001 | #90 | — |
| 100 | Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | $54,038 | $53,092 | #115 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nevada-Reno journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,109 one year after graduating and $54,322 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nevada-Reno rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Nevada-Reno ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #77 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Nevada-Reno worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.