Journalism at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$26,933
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$26,933
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$53,376
All programs at Western Michigan University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
5
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,933
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 Michigan University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $110,101 | $88,297 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,407 | $43,731 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $89,724 | $68,549 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $88,673 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $86,795 | — |
| Paper Science and Engineering | $86,401 | $27,379 |
| Computer Science | $82,887 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $82,719 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $81,608 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,391 | — |
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.