Journalism
Bachelor's degree · Ohio University-Southern Campus · Ironton, OH
$38,246Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$59,276Median earnings 4 years after
$58,976Median earnings 5 years after
$24,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Ohio University-Southern Campus earn a median of $38,246 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 $24,000, about 63% of first-year earnings.
Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (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-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 |
| Kent State University at Kent Kent | $30,925 | $25,000 |
| Central State University Wilberforce | $28,306 | $31,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Journalism graduates from Ohio University-Southern Campus make?
The median salary is $38,246 one year after graduation and $58,976 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.