Journalism at Hampton University
Hampton, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Hampton University graduates in journalism earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hampton 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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| 36 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $61,819 | $55,657 | #85 | $40,184 |
| 37 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $61,724 | $58,500 | #59 | $41,431 |
| 38 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $61,708 | $60,628 | #45 | $37,388 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Hampton University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,216 | $69,303 | #219 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,252 | — | #112 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,293 | $37,200 | #217 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $54,437 | $37,179 | #190 of 476 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $54,286 | — | #164 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,602 | $31,335 | #373 of 660 |
| Biology | $49,539 | $30,359 | #698 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,610 | $27,633 | #454 of 610 |
| Marketing | $47,479 | $32,511 | #503 of 516 |
| Psychology | $45,749 | $29,154 | #766 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hampton University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,324 one year after graduating and $61,675 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hampton University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Hampton University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Hampton University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.