Journalism

Master's degree · University of South Florida · Tampa, FL

CIP 09.04

$51,410Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$69,612Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$36,404Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Journalism at University of South Florida earn a median of $51,410 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,034 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,344–$90,647). Median debt is $36,404, about 71% of first-year earnings.

Journalism (Master's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Full Sail University
Winter Park
$41,887$35,477

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of South Florida make?

The median salary is $51,410 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $36,404.

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