Journalism at CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
CUNY Lehman College graduates in journalism earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How CUNY Lehman 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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| 141 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,625 | $50,469 | #139 | $37,263 |
| 142 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $49,456 | $53,057 | #117 | $31,398 |
| 143 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $49,445 | $54,013 | #102 | $32,820 |
| 144 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $49,025 | $46,662 | #170 | $26,319 |
| 145 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $48,935 | $50,919 | #133 | — |
| 146 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $48,803 | $52,080 | #124 | $41,159 |
| 147 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,331 | $51,576 | #128 | $34,829 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY Lehman College journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,319 one year after graduating and $49,025 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY Lehman College rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, CUNY Lehman College ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at CUNY Lehman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% 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.