Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

Master's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 09.99

$96,837Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$126,571Median earnings 4 years after
$120,292Median earnings 5 years after
$68,589Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other at Northwestern University earn a median of $96,837 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $85,444 four years after graduating (middle half: $56,855–$120,526). Median debt is $68,589, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $96,837 one year after graduation and $120,292 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $68,589.

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