Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Brigham Young University · Provo, UT

CIP 09.04

$46,652Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$50,338Median earnings 4 years after

$54,592Median earnings 5 years after

$14,959Median federal debt

75Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Brigham Young University earn a median of $46,652 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 $14,959, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Utah schools

College	Earnings (1 yr)	Median debt
Utah State University Logan	$41,431	$16,932

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Brigham Young University make?

The median salary is $46,652 one year after graduation and $54,592 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,959.

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