Journalism at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in journalism earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Washington 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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| 71 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $57,963 | $58,931 | #54 | $33,255 |
| 72 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $57,868 | $59,460 | #51 | $33,710 |
| 73 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $57,843 | $59,879 | #47 | $38,603 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,119 one year after graduating and $57,697 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Western Washington University ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,151.
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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.