Journalism at Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Point Park University graduates in journalism earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Point Park 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Point Park University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,639 | — | #363 of 796 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,545 | $32,495 | #136 of 178 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,332 | $41,910 | #1016 of 1176 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $49,951 | $17,479 | #77 of 158 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,830 | $33,542 | #551 of 660 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $47,669 | $24,948 | #34 of 37 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $41,751 | — | #96 of 144 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,121 | $23,147 | #124 of 255 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | — | $37,887 | — |
| Dance | $37,205 | $17,781 | #39 of 58 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $35,540 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $32,822 | — | #571 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Point Park University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,887 one year after graduating and $45,859 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Point Park University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Point Park University ranks #164 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Point Park University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,374.
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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.