Journalism at Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$45,989
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$45,989
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$55,283
All programs at Illinois State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
33
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$20,750
Median Debt
0.45
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$173/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$45,989
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $71,492 | — |
| George Washington University | $66,907 | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University | $65,175 | — |
| Northwestern University | $63,740 | $14,834 |
| Syracuse University | $62,752 | $27,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $62,737 | $15,250 |
| Chapman University | $60,210 | $22,290 |
| University of Southern California | $59,071 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,676 | $13,654 |
| Boston University | $58,645 | $24,500 |
Other Programs at Illinois State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,270 | $29,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $105,592 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,203 | $23,515 |
| Construction Management | $89,484 | $19,757 |
| Computer Science | $89,443 | $22,043 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,565 | $16,818 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $79,687 | $17,000 |
| Public Health | $76,175 | $20,009 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $75,982 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $72,770 | $18,625 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.