Journalism at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in journalism earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 51 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $59,604 | $53,663 | #108 | $24,026 |
| 52 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $59,604 | $53,663 | #109 | $24,026 |
| 53 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $59,498 | $62,734 | #37 | $36,912 |
| 54 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $59,495 | $56,627 | #74 | $28,553 |
| 55 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $59,276 | $63,256 | #30 | $38,246 |
| 56 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $59,276 | $63,256 | #31 | $38,246 |
| 57 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $59,276 | $63,256 | #32 | $38,246 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,553 one year after graduating and $59,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University at Albany ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,467.
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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.