Journalism at CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
CUNY Brooklyn College graduates in journalism earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Brooklyn 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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| 43 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $60,974 | $65,068 | #21 | $32,840 |
| 44 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $60,887 | $64,806 | #22 | $40,945 |
| 45 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $60,729 | $62,867 | #36 | $36,636 |
| 46 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $60,272 | $57,366 | #69 | $23,120 |
| 47 | Biola University La Mirada, CA | $59,925 | $54,528 | #96 | $41,997 |
| 48 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $59,604 | $53,663 | #105 | $24,026 |
| 49 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $59,604 | $53,663 | #106 | $24,026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Brooklyn College journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,120 one year after graduating and $60,272 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Brooklyn College rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, CUNY Brooklyn College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at CUNY Brooklyn College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more 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.