Journalism
Bachelor's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA
$30,269Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,997Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$14,998Median federal debt
167Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at San Diego State University earn a median of $30,269 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 $14,998, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
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-Sacramento Sacramento | $30,644 | $20,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $30,564 | $14,311 |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
How much do Journalism graduates from San Diego State University make?
The median salary is $30,269 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,998.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.