Journalism at Appalachian State University
Boone, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Appalachian State University graduates in journalism earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Appalachian State 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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| 145 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $48,935 | $50,919 | #133 | — |
| 146 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $48,803 | $52,080 | #124 | $41,159 |
| 147 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $48,331 | $51,576 | #128 | $34,829 |
| 148 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $48,243 | $51,772 | #126 | $27,116 |
| 149 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $48,173 | $50,126 | #145 | — |
| 150 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $48,113 | $51,616 | #127 | $38,540 |
| 151 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $48,057 | $42,179 | #179 | $34,038 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Appalachian State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,116 one year after graduating and $48,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Appalachian State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Appalachian State University ranks #148 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Appalachian State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,222.
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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.