Journalism at Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Northeastern State University graduates in journalism earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northeastern 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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| 158 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $47,302 | $48,107 | #160 | — |
| 159 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $46,971 | $49,995 | #148 | $27,863 |
| 160 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,680 | $49,219 | #151 | $35,545 |
| 161 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $46,506 | $52,215 | #122 | — |
| 162 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $46,502 | $51,564 | #129 | $34,293 |
| 163 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $46,267 | $50,539 | #138 | $35,924 |
| 164 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $45,859 | $46,639 | #171 | $34,887 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern State University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,506 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern State University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Northeastern State University ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #122 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Northeastern State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278).
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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.