Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Creighton University · Omaha, NE

CIP 09.04

$43,139Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,808Median earnings 4 years after
$51,720Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Creighton University earn a median of $43,139 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 $27,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Nebraska schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
$36,703$22,602
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln
$32,553$20,990

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Creighton University make?

The median salary is $43,139 one year after graduation and $51,720 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

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