Journalism
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Sacramento · Sacramento, CA
$30,644Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,145Median earnings 4 years after
$56,697Median earnings 5 years after
$20,000Median federal debt
34Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $30,644 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 $20,000, about 65% of first-year earnings.
Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo | $48,637 | $19,500 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $44,651 | $15,000 |
| Pepperdine University Malibu | $42,536 | — |
| Biola University La Mirada | $41,997 | $27,000 |
| Chapman University Orange | $41,645 | $22,290 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $35,668 | $18,618 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $31,788 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $31,102 | $17,200 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $30,564 | $14,311 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $30,269 | $14,998 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata | $29,686 | $20,000 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $28,844 | $15,000 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $26,026 | $26,000 |
Other programs at California State University-Sacramento
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$116,001 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$103,776 - Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$95,678 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$91,568 - Construction EngineeringBachelor's degree
$90,836 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$87,291 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$87,247 - Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree
$84,560 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$78,448 - Education, GeneralMaster's degree
$77,526 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,450 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$71,708 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,342 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,462 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$66,266 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$65,967 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$60,209 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$60,028 - Biology, GeneralMaster's degree
$59,935 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$59,543
Frequently asked questions
How much do Journalism graduates from California State University-Sacramento make?
The median salary is $30,644 one year after graduation and $56,697 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.