Journalism at Elon University
Elon, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 38 graduates a year
Elon University graduates in journalism earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elon 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 |
| 11 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $70,404 | $67,010 | #15 | $40,757 |
| 12 | Elon University Elon, NC | $69,964 | $75,081 | #6 | $34,105 |
| 13 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $69,016 | $74,000 | #7 | $43,958 |
| 14 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $68,128 | $59,790 | #48 | $46,893 |
| 15 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $67,808 | $70,082 | #11 | $43,139 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elon University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,105 one year after graduating and $69,964 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elon University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Elon University ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Elon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.