Journalism

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

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$43,437Median earnings 3 years after

$65,744Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Journalism at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $43,437. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,034 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,344–$90,647).

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $43,437 and $65,744 after five years.

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