Journalism at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$40,336
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$40,336
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$47,510
All programs at Western Kentucky University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
84
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,250
Median Debt
0.58
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$194/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$40,336
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 Kentucky University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,217 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,539 | $55,511 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $83,980 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $75,677 | $26,502 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $72,494 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,036 | $25,269 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,526 | $97,736 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,968 | $26,688 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $67,843 | — |
| Civil Engineering | $64,510 | $21,200 |
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.