# DePaul University: Journalism (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 144740, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/depaul-university/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,388
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,708 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,334 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in IL: 3 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (9 colleges, $55,641): +$6,067
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,283

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,708 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $27,359 | $115,729 | 4.5 years |
| 30-48k | $25,950 | $109,769 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $28,687 | $121,346 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $31,057 | $131,371 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $37,092 | $156,899 | 6.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Journalism at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $80,258 | $15,333 | $29,167 | 95% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $67,539 | $22,300 | $14,355 | 85% |
| DePaul University | $61,708 | $24,334 | $30,902 | 68% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $57,407 | $23,000 | $36,079 | 73% |
| Illinois State University | $55,641 | $23,500 | $19,398 | 65% |
| Eastern Illinois University | $54,038 | not reported | $12,786 | 47% |
| Columbia College Chicago | $51,639 | $26,000 | $26,598 | 52% |
| Northern Illinois University | $50,658 | $25,750 | $13,391 | 49% |
| Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | $49,880 | $25,500 | $13,297 | 62% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $70,350 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $60,590 IL, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $80,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $76,060 IL, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $78,210 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $72,460 IL, $75,420 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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