Journalism at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Master's
Median Earnings
$38,289
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$38,289
Journalism
National Average
$51,665
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
38
Completers (IPEDS)
76
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$55,989
Median Debt
1.46
Debt-to-Earnings
(High)
$467/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$38,289
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-Berkeley | $72,446 | — |
| University of Kansas | $66,011 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $65,738 | $69,000 |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | $65,680 | — |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $65,223 | $20,877 |
| University of Iowa | $64,493 | $22,010 |
| Kent State University at Kent | $62,673 | $27,036 |
| Boston University | $62,451 | — |
| University of Southern California | $62,081 | $48,232 |
| Ball State University | $61,578 | — |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.