Compare 7 Journalism. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $42,561.
With top graduates earning $53,317, Journalism stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $11K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Ohio State University-Main Campus leads with Journalism graduates earning $53,317, well above the state average of $42,561. Ohio University follows at $51,321 with a larger cohort of 183 students, while Miami University-Oxford rounds out the top three at $48,306—demonstrating that program outcomes vary significantly even among comparable institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Ohio State graduates borrow $19,976 and face just an 8.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. Miami University students face a steeper 12.3% burden despite similar outcomes, proving the best choice depends on your financial strategy.
Highest program earnings: $53,317
Strong outcomes ($51,321) with 85% acceptance
8.9% payment burden | Good
22.2% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $53,317 | 53 | $19,976 | Good | $25,868 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $51,321 | 183 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $48,306 | 38 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #4 | $44,231 | 63 | $24,500 | Manageable | $21,394 | High | |
| #5 | $42,357 | 16 | $25,000 | Manageable | $25,947 | High | |
| #6 | Central State UniversityPublic | $32,043 | 22 | $30,739 | High | $17,178 | High |
| #7 | $26,353 | 31 | $21,250 | High | $23,602 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
