Journalism at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in journalism earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 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 |
| 114 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $53,195 | $54,084 | #100 | $36,226 |
| 115 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $53,182 | $55,054 | #87 | $32,807 |
| 116 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $53,145 | $48,358 | #158 | $30,644 |
| 117 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $52,859 | $50,311 | #142 | $22,011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,226 one year after graduating and $53,195 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of Houston ranks #114 by median pay four years after graduation, and #100 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,750.
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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.