Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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$51,855Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,709Median earnings 4 years after
$62,784Median earnings 5 years after
$24,005Median federal debt
42Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Northeastern University earn a median of $51,855 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 $24,005, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Boston University
Boston
$42,857$24,500
Emerson College
Boston
$39,703$23,610
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$37,091$21,500
Suffolk University
Boston
$33,628$20,543

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Northeastern University make?

The median salary is $51,855 one year after graduation and $62,784 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,005.

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