Journalism at St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
St Bonaventure University graduates in journalism earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How St Bonaventure 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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| 61 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $59,151 | $63,458 | #27 | $39,992 |
| 62 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $59,067 | $56,220 | #80 | $36,020 |
| 63 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $58,821 | $53,523 | #110 | $26,026 |
| 64 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $58,816 | $55,981 | #82 | $34,045 |
| 65 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $58,801 | $53,505 | #111 | $42,536 |
| 66 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $58,795 | $54,079 | #101 | $36,273 |
| 67 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $58,738 | $59,719 | #50 | — |
Other Journalism Credentials at St Bonaventure University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,647 | $82,191 | $27,582 |
Other Majors at St Bonaventure University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $92,426 | $51,244 | #96 of 452 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,690 | $53,128 | #260 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,066 | $39,937 | #343 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $67,383 | $41,152 | #242 of 516 |
| Psychology | $57,215 | — | #160 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,838 | $27,885 | #220 of 610 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $55,796 | $27,714 | #46 of 158 |
| Sociology | $53,783 | $23,475 | #194 of 462 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $51,664 | — | #82 of 177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Bonaventure University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,045 one year after graduating and $58,816 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Bonaventure University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, St Bonaventure University ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at St Bonaventure University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.