Journalism at Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois • Master's
Median Earnings
$41,025
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$41,025
Journalism
National Average
$51,665
All schools, same program
School Average
$39,205
All programs at Columbia College Chicago
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
0
Completers (IPEDS)
76
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$41,025
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 Columbia College Chicago
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $56,600 | $20,000 |
| Physics | $54,861 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,782 | $27,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $48,271 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $48,195 | $48,604 |
| Marketing | $46,348 | $25,250 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $44,687 | $24,225 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $44,627 | $83,900 |
| Journalism | $43,458 | $24,525 |
| American Sign Language | $43,072 | $26,000 |
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.