Journalism

Associate's degree · Onondaga Community College · Syracuse, NY

CIP 09.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$45,638Median earnings 4 years after

$34,651Median earnings 5 years after

$8,250Median federal debt

26Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Journalism at Onondaga Community College earn a median of $45,638. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,496 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,900–$53,401). Median debt is $8,250, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Onondaga Community College make?

The median salary is $45,638 and $34,651 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $8,250.

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