Journalism
Bachelor's degree · Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,535Median earnings 4 years after
$67,142Median earnings 5 years after
$23,375Median federal debt
42Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Stony Brook University earn a median of $47,251. 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 $23,375, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $42,769 | $26,324 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $40,757 | $27,000 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $37,241 | $23,375 |
| St. John's University-New York Queens | $36,020 | $25,125 |
| Canisius University Buffalo | $34,766 | $24,474 |
| Ithaca College Ithaca | $34,453 | $25,000 |
| St Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure | $34,045 | $27,000 |
| SUNY Brockport Brockport | $33,085 | $19,699 |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh | $32,456 | $21,750 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $29,628 | $19,500 |
| University at Albany Albany | $28,553 | $22,467 |
| SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia | $28,485 | — |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $26,319 | — |
| CUNY York College Jamaica | $24,535 | — |
| CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn | $23,120 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Journalism graduates from Stony Brook University make?
The median salary is $47,251 and $67,142 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,375.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.