Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Northern Arizona University · Flagstaff, AZ

CIP 09.04

$33,710Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,868Median earnings 4 years after
$48,399Median earnings 5 years after
$18,062Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Northern Arizona University earn a median of $33,710 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,278 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,588–$73,923). Median debt is $18,062, about 54% of first-year earnings.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Arizona schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe
$42,605$18,340
University of Arizona
Tucson
$36,521$20,500
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler
$32,459$36,807

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Northern Arizona University make?

The median salary is $33,710 one year after graduation and $48,399 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,062.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.