Journalism

Bachelor's degree · University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN

CIP 09.04

$42,450Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,799Median earnings 4 years after
$67,369Median earnings 5 years after
$19,500Median federal debt
80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earn a median of $42,450 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 $19,500, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth
$27,474$22,750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities make?

The median salary is $42,450 one year after graduation and $67,369 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,500.

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