Journalism

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

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$34,022Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,079Median earnings 4 years after
$75,662Median earnings 5 years after
$15,250Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at University of Colorado Boulder earn a median of $34,022 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 $15,250, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$37,644$20,638
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$36,352$21,000
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$30,216$22,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Colorado Boulder make?

The median salary is $34,022 one year after graduation and $75,662 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,250.

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