Journalism

Bachelor's degree · University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras · San Juan, PR

CIP 09.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$32,524Median earnings 4 years after

$28,040Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Journalism at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras earn a median of $32,524. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $56,278 four years after graduating (middle half: $40,588–$73,923).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Journalism graduates from University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras make?

The median salary is $32,524 and $28,040 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.