Journalism at Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA · Master's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Regent University graduates in journalism earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 91% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Regent University Compares for Journalism
All 22 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $90,356 | $79,175 | #4 | $59,912 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $89,072 | $78,050 | #6 | — |
| 3 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $84,165 | $88,531 | #2 | $75,030 |
| 4 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $83,464 | $89,069 | #1 | $56,011 |
| 5 | Boston University Boston, MA | $82,549 | $72,693 | #12 | $59,418 |
| 6 | St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | $82,191 | $78,229 | #5 | $58,647 |
| 7 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $78,880 | $75,077 | #8 | $54,170 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $77,057 | $82,621 | #3 | $55,800 |
| 9 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $76,630 | $69,728 | #14 | $49,625 |
| 10 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $74,266 | $70,686 | #13 | — |
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| 17 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $62,512 | $59,498 | #16 | $41,856 |
| 18 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $53,227 | $56,653 | #18 | $41,887 |
| 19 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $51,338 | $50,439 | #19 | $33,073 |
| 20 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $49,772 | $45,322 | #21 | — |
| 21 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $49,368 | $48,504 | #20 | — |
| 22 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $48,294 | $42,528 | #22 | $43,011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Regent University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,772 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Regent University rank for journalism?
Among 22 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Regent University ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Regent University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for journalism ($69,034), and the median federal debt at graduation is $45,050.
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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.