Journalism at University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 238 graduates a year
University of North Texas graduates in journalism earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Texas 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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| 74 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $57,697 | $53,069 | #116 | $34,119 |
| 75 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $57,603 | $53,870 | #104 | $30,216 |
| 76 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $57,492 | $52,314 | #121 | $31,102 |
| 77 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $57,461 | $58,421 | #60 | $38,118 |
| 78 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $57,407 | $56,402 | #76 | $38,302 |
| 79 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $57,321 | $54,895 | #91 | $36,200 |
| 80 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $57,260 | $52,103 | #123 | $31,788 |
Other Journalism Credentials at University of North Texas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $58,146 | — |
Other Majors at University of North Texas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Texas journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,118 one year after graduating and $57,461 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Texas rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, University of North Texas ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at University of North Texas worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.