Journalism at Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Bloomfield College graduates in journalism earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bloomfield College 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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| 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 |
| 110 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $53,518 | $54,428 | #97 | $30,959 |
Other Majors at Bloomfield College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,167 | $104,219 | #73 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,906 | $56,917 | #182 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $79,692 | $46,739 | #301 of 459 |
| Chemistry | $74,401 | $55,389 | #45 of 209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,235 | $42,336 | #426 of 1176 |
| Biology | $67,541 | $37,179 | #133 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,984 | $26,704 | #300 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,247 | $28,062 | #190 of 660 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $58,236 | $33,686 | #67 of 207 |
| History | $52,160 | $31,607 | #205 of 459 |
| Sociology | $52,053 | $32,268 | #234 of 462 |
| Psychology | $48,464 | $33,432 | #626 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $45,337 | $31,317 | #400 of 576 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $41,156 | — | #36 of 68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bloomfield College journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,575 one year after graduating and $53,579 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bloomfield College rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Bloomfield College ranks #107 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Bloomfield College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278).
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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.