Journalism at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates in journalism earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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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| 179 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $41,293 | $50,101 | #146 | $29,591 |
| 180 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $41,220 | $47,715 | #163 | $21,087 |
| 181 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $40,515 | $47,744 | #162 | $27,259 |
| 182 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $40,034 | $38,104 | #186 | $32,456 |
| 183 | Savannah State University Savannah, GA | $39,677 | $41,074 | #181 | $24,310 |
| 184 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $39,178 | $35,649 | #187 | $29,686 |
| 185 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $39,173 | $46,162 | #172 | $32,183 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College at Plattsburgh journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,456 one year after graduating and $40,034 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College at Plattsburgh rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, SUNY College at Plattsburgh ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at SUNY College at Plattsburgh worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
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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.