Journalism

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

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,072Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Journalism at George Washington University earn a median of $89,072. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,034 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,344–$90,647).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Georgetown University
Washington
$59,912—
American University
Washington
$49,973$55,989

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from George Washington University make?

The median salary is $89,072.

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