Journalism at University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of Central Oklahoma graduates in journalism earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Central Oklahoma 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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| 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 |
| 131 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $50,813 | $48,363 | #157 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Central Oklahoma journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,139 one year after graduating and $51,042 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Central Oklahoma rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Central Oklahoma ranks #128 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Central Oklahoma worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.