Compare 43 Journalism. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $43,636.
Journalism programs produce graduates earning between $47,376 and $62,752—a $15K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 43 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Syracuse University's Journalism program leads with graduates earning $62,752, well above the $43,636 average. Boston University follows at $58,645, while University of Connecticut reaches $56,761. These outcomes show that program-specific factors drive career results more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 5.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Cuny Brooklyn College leads with a 15.4% total burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| 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 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $58,645 | 110 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #3 | $56,761 | 32 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $55,623 | 45 | $26,000 | Good | $64,334 | High |
| #5 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $55,306 | 20 | $24,250 | Good | $34,984 | High |
| #6 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $54,788 | 62 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #7 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $53,162 | 78 | $23,000 | Good | $69,996 | High |
| #8 | $52,838 | 240 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #9 | $52,328 | 44 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $52,045 | 43 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | Challenging |
| #11 | $50,893 | 24 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $50,441 | 167 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $50,157 | 24 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | High |
| #14 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $49,986 | 39 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #15 | $49,154 | 36 | $25,000 | Manageable | $54,289 | High | |
| #16 | University At AlbanyPublic | $49,005 | 42 | $19,500 | Good | $22,398 | Challenging |
| #17 | Temple UniversityPublic | $48,161 | 82 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #18 | $47,930 | 104 | $22,763 | Manageable | $26,243 | High | |
| #19 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $47,922 | 12 | $23,577 | Manageable | $36,515 | High |
| #20 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $47,376 | 28 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #21 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $47,036 | 23 | $26,000 | Manageable | $36,756 | High |
| #22 | $44,596 | 48 | $25,000 | Manageable | $28,373 | High | |
| #23 | $43,058 | 17 | $26,798 | Manageable | $26,073 | High | |
| #24 | $42,945 | 14 | $20,880 | Manageable | $19,416 | High | |
| #25 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $42,769 | 37 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | 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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