Journalism at Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$49,786
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$49,786
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,964
All programs at Michigan State University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
96
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,547
Median Debt
0.47
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$196/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$49,786
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 Michigan State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $147,253 | $78,686 |
| Medicine | $126,484 | $251,502 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,188 | $51,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,834 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $112,403 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,863 | $48,355 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $107,073 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $104,887 | $177,857 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,697 | $30,375 |
| Food Science and Technology | $100,734 | $28,404 |
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.