Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 116 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in journalism earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 39 | Hampton University Hampton, VA | $61,675 | $56,161 | #81 | $28,324 |
| 40 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $61,609 | $58,639 | #57 | $37,241 |
| 41 | Ithaca College Ithaca, NY | $61,317 | $58,361 | #62 | $34,453 |
| 42 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $61,145 | $62,167 | #40 | $39,336 |
| 43 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $60,974 | $65,068 | #21 | $32,840 |
| 44 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $60,887 | $64,806 | #22 | $40,945 |
| 45 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $60,729 | $62,867 | #36 | $36,636 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,336 one year after graduating and $61,145 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,250.
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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.