Journalism at Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Pennsylvania Western University graduates in journalism earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Pennsylvania Western 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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| 165 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $45,765 | $52,989 | #119 | $32,825 |
| 166 | Radford University Radford, VA | $45,369 | $41,313 | #180 | $25,675 |
| 167 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $45,288 | $48,157 | #159 | $33,253 |
| 168 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,264 | $46,034 | #173 | $27,620 |
| 169 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $45,245 | $47,706 | #165 | $31,845 |
| 170 | Texas Southern University Houston, TX | $45,152 | $45,906 | #174 | $18,301 |
| 171 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,834 | $50,766 | #135 | $29,647 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pennsylvania Western University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,620 one year after graduating and $45,264 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pennsylvania Western University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Pennsylvania Western University ranks #168 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Pennsylvania Western University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% 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.