Compare 8 Journalism. programs in Georgia. Average earnings: $41,448.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Journalism tells a different story. Across 8 programs in Georgia, earnings range from $30,792 to $50,896—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University Of Georgia's Journalism program leads with graduates earning $50,896, well above the state average of $41,448. Georgia College & State University follows closely at $50,175, proving that program excellence isn't confined to the most selective schools—both deliver similar outcomes despite vastly different admission profiles.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University Of Georgia graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 9.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Georgia College & State University achieves a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning graduates can clear their student debt with roughly 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $50,896
Strong outcomes ($50,175) with 88% acceptance
9.0% payment burden | Good
20.0% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $50,896 | 159 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #2 | $50,175 | 81 | $22,250 | Good | $15,753 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $44,314 | 33 | $23,250 | Manageable | $16,000 | High | |
| #4 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $43,196 | 207 | $20,903 | Manageable | $14,837 | High |
| #5 | $40,309 | 131 | $23,970 | Challenging | $15,047 | High | |
| #6 | $39,092 | 56 | $28,000 | Challenging | $15,692 | High | |
| #7 | Mercer UniversityPrivate | $32,807 | 14 | $24,199 | High | $20,000 | High |
| #8 | $30,792 | 42 | $23,833 | High | $19,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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