Journalism at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in journalism earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 107 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $53,579 | $47,025 | #168 | $25,575 |
| 108 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $53,579 | $47,025 | #169 | $25,575 |
| 109 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $53,528 | $50,059 | #147 | $36,352 |
| 110 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $53,518 | $54,428 | #97 | $30,959 |
| 111 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $53,351 | $48,546 | #156 | $30,564 |
| 112 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $53,294 | $59,095 | #53 | $38,762 |
| 113 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $53,206 | $54,095 | #99 | $29,622 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,959 one year after graduating and $53,518 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Temple University ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.