Compare 197 Journalism. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $42,941. Top programs: $71,492+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $53,162 | 78 | $23,000 | Good | $69,996 | High |
| #27 | $52,838 | 240 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #28 | $52,328 | 44 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #29 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $52,310 | 32 | $20,500 | Good | $46,609 | High |
| #30 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $52,045 | 43 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | Challenging |
| #31 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $51,918 | 86 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #32 | $51,501 | 42 | $19,500 | Good | $40,025 | High | |
| #33 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $51,403 | 124 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | High |
| #34 | $51,321 | 183 | $21,056 | Good | $23,508 | Challenging | |
| #35 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $51,254 | 30 | $23,940 | Good | $45,500 | High |
| #36 | $51,204 | 172 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #37 | $51,133 | 27 | $29,000 | Manageable | $19,929 | Challenging | |
| #38 | $51,112 | 194 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #39 | $50,965 | 77 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | Challenging | |
| #40 | American UniversityPrivate | $50,957 | 45 | $22,750 | Good | $39,169 | High |
| #41 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $50,896 | 159 | $18,500 | Good | $20,855 | Challenging |
| #42 | $50,893 | 24 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #43 | $50,441 | 167 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #44 | $50,175 | 81 | $22,250 | Good | $15,753 | Challenging | |
| #45 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $50,157 | 24 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | High |
| #46 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $49,986 | 39 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #47 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $49,878 | 35 | $21,250 | Good | $16,378 | Challenging |
| #48 | $49,786 | 96 | $23,250 | Good | $37,401 | High | |
| #49 | University Of FloridaPublic | $49,760 | 130 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Challenging |
| #50 | University Of WyomingPublic | $49,604 | 11 | $18,000 | Good | $16,000 | Challenging |
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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 →
