Journalism at Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Miami University-Oxford graduates in journalism earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Miami University-Oxford 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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| 40 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $61,609 | $58,639 | #57 | $37,241 |
| 41 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $61,317 | $58,361 | #62 | $34,453 |
| 42 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $61,145 | $62,167 | #40 | $39,336 |
| 43 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $60,974 | $65,068 | #21 | $32,840 |
| 44 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $60,887 | $64,806 | #22 | $40,945 |
| 45 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $60,729 | $62,867 | #36 | $36,636 |
| 46 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $60,272 | $57,366 | #69 | $23,120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Miami University-Oxford journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,840 one year after graduating and $60,974 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Miami University-Oxford rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Miami University-Oxford ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Miami University-Oxford worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more 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.