Journalism at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$54,626
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,626
Journalism
National Average
$42,094
All schools, same program
School Average
$73,851
All programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
74
Completers (IPEDS)
387
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$19,500
Median Debt
0.36
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$163/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$54,626
Median Earnings
Journalism at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $71,492 | — |
| George Washington University | $66,907 | $25,000 |
| San Jose State University | $65,175 | — |
| Northwestern University | $63,740 | $14,834 |
| Syracuse University | $62,752 | $27,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | $62,737 | $15,250 |
| Chapman University | $60,210 | $22,290 |
| University of Southern California | $59,071 | $15,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $58,676 | $13,654 |
| Boston University | $58,645 | $24,500 |
Other Programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $181,838 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $148,050 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $136,031 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $122,307 | $20,556 |
| Fire Protection | $117,125 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $111,230 | — |
| Engineering, General | $104,099 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | $103,886 | $19,691 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering | $101,270 | $22,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $99,426 | $23,475 |
View all 87 programs at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo →
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.