Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH

CIP 09.04

$30,925Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,842Median earnings 4 years after
$48,848Median earnings 5 years after
$25,000Median federal debt
46Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $30,925 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 $25,000, about 81% of first-year earnings.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$41,159$27,000
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$38,246$24,000
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$38,246$24,000
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$34,829$25,000
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$32,840$27,000
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$31,955$20,500
Central State University
Wilberforce
$28,306$31,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?

The median salary is $30,925 one year after graduation and $48,848 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,000.

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