U.S. median for this major: $54,425.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,250.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,523. College Scorecard.
Journalism at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Journalism graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | $71,466 | $16,000 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 2 | University of Central Florida | $60,887 | $22,644 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 3 | University of Florida | $58,150 | $17,054 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 4 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $50,832 | $27,393 | $13,739 | 53% |
| 5 | Flagler College | $46,971 | $25,750 | $30,525 | 56% |
4 more Florida colleges offer Journalism but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Journalism graduates
Reporter / journalist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Film and Video Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at UF, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About UF
- Acceptance rate: 24% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 91% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,588
- Full cost breakdown · all 93 majors · overview
Related majors at UF
- Public Relations and Advertising$69,600
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$62,227
- English$49,046
UF Journalism questions
How much do UF Journalism graduates earn?
Journalism graduates of University of Florida earn a median $58,150 four years after graduating and $38,164 one year after. The U.S. median for Journalism graduates across 185 colleges is $54,425.
How much debt do UF Journalism graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Journalism graduates of University of Florida is $17,054, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,250.
Where does UF rank for Journalism in Florida?
Of 5 Florida colleges reporting Journalism graduate earnings, University of Florida ranks 3rd. The highest is University of Miami at $71,466.
What jobs do Journalism graduates get?
A common career is reporter / journalist, with a median wage of $49,970 in the Gainesville, FL area and $62,200 nationally. Others include editors and film and video editors.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Florida Journalism: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-florida/majors/journalism (College Scorecard and BLS data).