Journalism at SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
SUNY Brockport graduates in journalism earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY Brockport 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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| 134 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $50,658 | $49,771 | #149 | $31,753 |
| 135 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $50,652 | $57,494 | #68 | $30,311 |
| 136 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $50,338 | $47,709 | #164 | $46,652 |
| 137 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $50,073 | $47,659 | #166 | $33,085 |
| 138 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $49,932 | $54,545 | #95 | $30,659 |
| 139 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,880 | $49,007 | #153 | $40,575 |
| 140 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $49,842 | $53,189 | #114 | $30,925 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY Brockport journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,085 one year after graduating and $50,073 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY Brockport rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, SUNY Brockport ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at SUNY Brockport worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,699.
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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.