Journalism at Central State University
Wilberforce, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Central State University graduates in journalism earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central 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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| 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 |
| 186 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $38,934 | $40,578 | #182 | — |
| 187 | Central State University Wilberforce, OH | $36,311 | $38,749 | #185 | $28,306 |
Other Majors at Central State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $47,853 | — | #321 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,914 | $32,631 | #562 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $44,662 | $29,472 | #268 of 271 |
| Psychology | $39,628 | $18,266 | #978 of 1027 |
| Biology | — | $28,264 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,306 one year after graduating and $36,311 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Central State University ranks #187 by median pay four years after graduation, and #185 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Central State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,000.
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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.