Journalism
Bachelor's degree · Texas State University · San Marcos, TX
$33,255Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,963Median earnings 4 years after
$40,380Median earnings 5 years after
$16,869Median federal debt
48Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Texas State University earn a median of $33,255 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 $16,869, about 51% of first-year earnings.
Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $40,502 | $17,250 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $39,336 | $17,250 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $38,118 | $19,500 |
| University of Houston Houston | $36,226 | $18,750 |
| Baylor University Waco | $35,675 | $23,525 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo | $30,008 | — |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $29,622 | $22,000 |
| Texas Southern University Houston | $18,301 | $31,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Journalism graduates from Texas State University make?
The median salary is $33,255 one year after graduation and $40,380 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,869.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.