Journalism at Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Marshall University graduates in journalism earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Marshall 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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| 171 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,834 | $50,766 | #135 | $29,647 |
| 172 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $44,704 | $50,743 | #136 | $38,357 |
| 173 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $44,589 | $40,573 | #184 | $32,459 |
| 174 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $44,277 | $52,382 | #120 | $23,169 |
| 175 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $43,189 | $50,895 | #134 | $31,911 |
| 176 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $42,478 | $40,576 | #183 | $27,474 |
| 177 | Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY | $42,363 | $47,968 | #161 | — |
Other Majors at Marshall University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Marshall University journalism graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,169 one year after graduating and $44,277 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Marshall University rank for journalism?
Among 187 colleges reporting earnings for journalism graduates, Marshall University ranks #174 by median pay four years after graduation, and #120 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is journalism at Marshall University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for journalism ($56,278), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,136.
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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.