Journalism

Bachelor's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

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$46,893Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,128Median earnings 4 years after
$70,492Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
109Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $46,893 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 $21,500, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Morgan State University
Baltimore
$28,088$28,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $46,893 one year after graduation and $70,492 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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