Journalism at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Ohio State University-Main Campus graduates in journalism earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ohio 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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| 124 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $51,940 | $47,296 | #167 | $39,592 |
| 125 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $51,659 | $53,392 | #112 | $36,703 |
| 126 | Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL | $51,639 | $50,735 | #137 | $31,369 |
| 127 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $51,280 | $54,723 | #92 | $31,955 |
| 128 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $51,042 | $57,308 | #70 | $28,139 |
| 129 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $50,970 | $53,037 | #118 | $36,139 |
| 130 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL | $50,832 | $54,104 | #98 | $36,356 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ohio State University-Main Campus journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,955 one year after graduating and $51,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ohio State University-Main Campus rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Ohio State University-Main Campus ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #92 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Ohio State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.