Journalism at Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$61,115
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$61,115
Journalism
National Average
$51,665
All schools, same program
School Average
$87,225
All programs at Northwestern University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
120
Completers (IPEDS)
76
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$64,766
Median Debt
1.06
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$540/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$61,115
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $72,446 | — |
| University of Kansas | $66,011 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $65,738 | $69,000 |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | $65,680 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $65,223 | $20,877 |
| University of Iowa | $64,493 | $22,010 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $62,673 | $27,036 |
| Boston University | $62,451 | — |
| University of Southern California | $62,081 | $48,232 |
| Ball State University | $61,578 | — |
Other Programs at Northwestern University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $273,201 | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $250,658 | $81,076 |
| Law | $227,792 | $154,286 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $217,138 | $172,164 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $203,846 | $76,735 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $193,869 | — |
| Engineering, Other | $182,840 | $64,256 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $182,280 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $145,020 | $75,943 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $139,924 | $42,454 |
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.