Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

CIP 09.04

$39,992Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$59,151Median earnings 4 years after

$65,840Median earnings 5 years after

$18,762Median federal debt

123Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $39,992 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 $18,762, about 47% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis	$38,540	$21,500
Ball State University Muncie	$31,398	$24,418

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington make?

The median salary is $39,992 one year after graduation and $65,840 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,762.

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