Journalism
Communication & Journalism
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,060 | $48,190 to $59,604 | 198 | 97% |
| Master's Degree | $71,658 | $60,191 to $79,708 | 24 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +1% (2023 to 2033), about 50,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writers and Authors | $73,690 | +3.6% | 13,400 |
| Photographers | $40,760 | +1.8% | 12,700 |
| Editors | $75,020 | +0.6% | 9,800 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $57,500 | -3.9% | 4,100 |
| Film and Video Editors | $66,600 | +4% | 3,600 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,910 | +2.1% | 2,700 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.