Journalism

Bachelor's degree · University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE

CIP 09.04

$32,553Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,618Median earnings 4 years after
$51,054Median earnings 5 years after
$20,990Median federal debt
89Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln earn a median of $32,553 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 $20,990, about 64% of first-year earnings.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Nebraska schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Creighton University
Omaha
$43,139$27,000
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Kearney
$36,703$22,602

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln make?

The median salary is $32,553 one year after graduation and $51,054 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,990.

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