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 22% 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 $86,078. 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 University of Miami, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About University of Miami
- Acceptance rate: 19% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 84% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $75,328
- Full cost breakdown · all 83 majors · overview
Related majors at University of Miami
- Communications—
- Writing—
- Public Relations and Advertising$82,999
- Broadcasting / Digital Media$62,053
- English—
University of Miami Journalism questions
How much do University of Miami Journalism graduates earn?
Journalism graduates of University of Miami earn a median $71,466 four years after graduating and $41,378 one year after. The U.S. median for Journalism graduates across 185 colleges is $54,425.
How much debt do University of Miami Journalism graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Journalism graduates of University of Miami is $16,000, about 22% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,250.
Where does University of Miami rank for Journalism in Florida?
Of 5 Florida colleges reporting Journalism graduate earnings, University of Miami ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Journalism graduates get?
A common career is reporter / journalist, with a median wage of $65,610 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, 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 Miami Journalism: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-miami/majors/journalism (College Scorecard and BLS data).