Journalism

Master's degree · University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO

CIP 09.04

$55,800Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$77,057Median earnings 4 years after

$67,508Median earnings 5 years after

$20,877Median federal debt

59Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Journalism at University of Missouri-Columbia earn a median of $55,800 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,034 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,344–$90,647). Median debt is $20,877, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia make?

The median salary is $55,800 one year after graduation and $67,508 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,877.

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