Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA

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$39,592Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,940Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Liberty University earn a median of $39,592 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).

Journalism (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Richmond
University of Richmond
$43,157—
Hampton University
Hampton
$28,324$26,000
Radford University
Radford
$25,675$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from Liberty University make?

The median salary is $39,592 one year after graduation.

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