Top Journalism Programs in Georgia by Earnings (2026)
Updated
Part of Best Communication Colleges in Georgia
This page ranks the 8 Journalism programs in Georgia by the median earnings of Journalism graduates four years after completing, highest first. University of Georgia leads the list with median earnings of $60,729 for its graduates four years after completing.
Across the listed programs, the figure ranges from $60,729 to $39,677, with a median of $54,378.
The list is predominantly public: 7 of the 8 programs are at public institutions, and the lone private program belongs to 1 school. Savannah State University posts the lowest average net price at $8,172, while Kennesaw State University ranks 24th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The ranked list
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Georgia · Athens, GA | $60,729 | $13,936 | $8,085 | 37.7% |
| University of Georgia ranks 1st on this list with median earnings of $60,729 for its Journalism graduates four years after completing, and an admission rate of 38%. | |||||
| 2 | Georgia College & State University · Milledgeville, GA | $57,843 | $20,686 | $15,396 | 78.2% |
| Georgia College & State University posts median earnings of $57,843 four years after completing, and its Journalism completers who borrowed left with a median federal debt of $23,250. | |||||
| 3 | Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA | $54,732 | $15,931 | $13,787 | 55.4% |
| With an average net price of $15,931, Georgia State University reports $54,732 in median earnings for its Journalism graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 4 | Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA | $54,396 | $15,267 | $12,162 | 87.9% |
| Georgia Southern University admits 88% of applicants and its Journalism graduates earned a median of $54,396 four years after completing. | |||||
| 5 | Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA | $54,360 | $15,048 | $12,235 | 69.2% |
| Kennesaw State University ranks 24th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its Journalism graduates earned a median of $54,360 four years after completing. | |||||
| 6 | Mercer University · Macon, GA | $53,182 | $23,847 | $19,817 | 68.9% |
| A private nonprofit university in Macon, Mercer University reports median earnings of $53,182 for its Journalism graduates four years after completing. | |||||
| 7 | University of West Georgia · Carrollton, GA | $47,891 | $12,786 | $10,339 | 51.6% |
| University of West Georgia shows median federal debt of $25,250 among Journalism completers who borrowed, alongside median earnings of $47,891 four years after completing. | |||||
| 8 | Savannah State University · Savannah, GA | $39,677 | $8,172 | $6,739 | Not reported |
| Savannah State University carries an average net price of $8,172 and its Journalism graduates earned a median of $39,677 four years after completing. | |||||
How this list is ordered
Programs are ordered by the median earnings of their Journalism graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only programs with a reported earnings cohort in Georgia appear. The figure covers federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled four years after finishing. It does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 8 schools with a published figure. University of Georgia leads Georgia College & State University by $2,886, and the spread from top to bottom is $21,052.
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