Journalism at Long Island University
Brookville, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Long Island University graduates in journalism earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Long Island University 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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| 30 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #88 | $32,523 |
| 31 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $62,670 | $55,005 | #89 | $32,523 |
| 32 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $62,394 | $64,775 | #23 | $43,191 |
| 33 | Long Island University Brookville, NY | $62,355 | $59,349 | #52 | — |
| 34 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $62,336 | $63,396 | #28 | $36,468 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $62,336 | $63,396 | #29 | $36,468 |
| 36 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $61,819 | $55,657 | #85 | $40,184 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Long Island University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn $62,355 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Long Island University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Long Island University ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #52 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Long Island University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% 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.