Journalism at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates in journalism earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bowling Green State University-Main Campus 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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| 143 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $49,445 | $54,013 | #102 | $32,820 |
| 144 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $49,025 | $46,662 | #170 | $26,319 |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bowling Green State University-Main Campus journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,159 one year after graduating and $48,803 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranks #146 by median pay four years after graduation, and #124 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.