Journalism

Bachelor's degree · University of Rhode Island · Kingston, RI

CIP 09.04

$37,875Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$52,115Median earnings 4 years after

$49,716Median earnings 5 years after

$26,949Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at University of Rhode Island earn a median of $37,875 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 $26,949, about 71% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $37,875 one year after graduation and $49,716 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,949.

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