Journalism

Master's degree · University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,018Median earnings 3 years after
$76,747Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Journalism at University of California-Berkeley earn a median of $63,018.

Journalism (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$49,625$48,232

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of California-Berkeley make?

The median salary is $63,018 and $76,747 after five years.

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