Journalism at Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$33,956
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$33,956
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$48,155
All programs at Western Illinois University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
3
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$33,956
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 Western Illinois University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $149,003 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,417 | $21,230 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,820 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,724 | $36,730 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $72,904 | $30,059 |
| Construction Management | $69,068 | $24,656 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,025 | $36,796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,859 | $20,559 |
| Engineering, General | $64,990 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $62,291 | $24,242 |
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.