Journalism

Bachelor's degree · Washington and Lee University · Lexington, VA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,059Median earnings 3 years after
$79,742Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at Washington and Lee University earn a median of $54,059. 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—
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$39,592—
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 Washington and Lee University make?

The median salary is $54,059 and $79,742 after five years.

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