Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Georgia College & State University · Milledgeville, GA

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$38,603Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,843Median earnings 4 years after
$55,713Median earnings 5 years after
$23,250Median federal debt
93Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Georgia College & State University earn a median of $38,603 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 $23,250, about 60% of first-year earnings.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Georgia
Athens
$36,636$19,500
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro
$33,798$20,500
Mercer University
Macon
$32,807$26,000
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$30,792$21,506
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$28,416$23,500
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$27,268$25,250
Savannah State University
Savannah
$24,310$31,090

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Georgia College & State University make?

The median salary is $38,603 one year after graduation and $55,713 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,250.

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