Compare 20 Journalism. programs in New York. Average earnings: $45,669.
With top graduates earning $62,752, Journalism stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $17K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Syracuse University's Journalism program leads with graduates earning $62,752, well above the $45,669 state average. Hofstra University follows at $54,788, while CUNY Baruch College reaches $52,328—demonstrating that both private and public programs can deliver strong outcomes when evaluated on their own merits.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 5.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22, graduates can pay off their entire student debt with about 3 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $62,752 | 131 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #2 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $54,788 | 62 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #3 | $52,328 | 44 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $52,045 | 43 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | Challenging |
| #5 | $50,893 | 24 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $49,986 | 39 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #7 | $49,154 | 36 | $25,000 | Manageable | $54,289 | High | |
| #8 | University At AlbanyPublic | $49,005 | 42 | $19,500 | Good | $22,398 | Challenging |
| #9 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $47,922 | 12 | $23,577 | Manageable | $36,515 | High |
| #10 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $47,376 | 28 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #11 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $47,036 | 23 | $26,000 | Manageable | $36,756 | High |
| #12 | $42,945 | 14 | $20,880 | Manageable | $19,416 | High | |
| #13 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $42,769 | 37 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #14 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $42,754 | 27 | $21,067 | Manageable | $30,798 | High |
| #15 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $42,394 | 16 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Manageable |
| #16 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $42,005 | 22 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Manageable |
| #17 | Suny BrockportPublic | $40,394 | 61 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | High |
| #18 | $35,337 | 26 | $21,196 | Challenging | $19,010 | High | |
| #19 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | $34,766 | 12 | $24,250 | High | $23,720 | High |
| #20 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $26,739 | 13 | $24,250 | High | $17,580 | 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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