Journalism at Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Texas Christian University graduates in journalism earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Texas Christian 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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| 64 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $58,816 | $55,981 | #82 | $34,045 |
| 65 | Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | $58,801 | $53,505 | #111 | $42,536 |
| 66 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $58,795 | $54,079 | #101 | $36,273 |
| 67 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $58,738 | $59,719 | #50 | — |
| 68 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $58,454 | $69,154 | #12 | $34,075 |
| 69 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $58,150 | $61,893 | #41 | $38,164 |
| 70 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $58,150 | $61,893 | #42 | $38,164 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas Christian University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,738 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas Christian University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Texas Christian University ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #50 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Texas Christian University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more 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.