Journalism
Bachelor's degree · Chapman University · Orange, CA
$41,645Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$79,135Median earnings 4 years after
$69,171Median earnings 5 years after
$22,290Median federal debt
34Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Chapman University earn a median of $41,645 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 $22,290, about 54% 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 |
| 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-Sacramento Sacramento | $30,644 | $20,000 |
| 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 |
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$78,465 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree
$77,192 - LawFirst professional degree
$74,737 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$70,362 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$67,125 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$64,257 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$60,278 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$59,689 - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMaster's degree
$59,081 - StatisticsUndergraduate certificate
$57,048 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,657 - Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's degree
$54,064 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$50,538 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$46,519 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$44,601 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesMaster's degree
$40,950
Frequently asked questions
How much do Journalism graduates from Chapman University make?
The median salary is $41,645 one year after graduation and $69,171 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,290.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.