Journalism

Bachelor's degree · George Washington University · Washington, DC

CIP 09.04

$52,015Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,927Median earnings 4 years after
$81,856Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at George Washington University earn a median of $52,015 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 $25,000, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
American University
Washington
$44,387$24,976

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from George Washington University make?

The median salary is $52,015 one year after graduation and $81,856 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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