Journalism at Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan • Master's
Median Earnings
$32,780
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$32,780
Journalism
National Average
$51,665
All schools, same program
School Average
$60,964
All programs at Michigan State University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
5
Completers (IPEDS)
76
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$32,780
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 Michigan State University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $147,253 | $78,686 |
| Medicine | $126,484 | $251,502 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $121,188 | $51,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $120,834 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $112,403 | $41,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $109,863 | $48,355 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $107,073 | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | $104,887 | $177,857 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $102,697 | $30,375 |
| Food Science and Technology | $100,734 | $28,404 |
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.