Journalism at Brigham Young University
Provo, UT · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Brigham Young University graduates in journalism earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Brigham Young 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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| 133 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $50,700 | $44,495 | #177 | $28,088 |
| 134 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $50,658 | $49,771 | #149 | $31,753 |
| 135 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $50,652 | $57,494 | #68 | $30,311 |
| 136 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $50,338 | $47,709 | #164 | $46,652 |
| 137 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $50,073 | $47,659 | #166 | $33,085 |
| 138 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $49,932 | $54,545 | #95 | $30,659 |
| 139 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $49,880 | $49,007 | #153 | $40,575 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Brigham Young University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,652 one year after graduating and $50,338 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Brigham Young University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Brigham Young University ranks #136 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Brigham Young University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $14,959.
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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.