# Georgia College & State University: Journalism (bachelor's)

Milledgeville, GA. IPEDS 139861, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-college-and-state-university/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,603
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,843 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in GA: 2 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (8 colleges, $54,378): +$3,465
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,418

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,843 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,396 | $64,663 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $16,772 | $70,442 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,179 | $80,552 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $22,294 | $93,635 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $23,216 | $97,507 | 4.0 years |

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

## Journalism at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $60,729 | $21,120 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia College & State University | $57,843 | $25,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Georgia State University | $54,732 | $27,000 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Georgia Southern University | $54,396 | $27,000 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Kennesaw State University | $54,360 | $24,700 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Mercer University | $53,182 | $26,000 | $23,847 | 70% |
| University of West Georgia | $47,891 | $27,000 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Savannah State University | $39,677 | $33,000 | $8,172 | 28% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported metro, $81,910 GA, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $76,650 GA, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported metro, $51,280 GA, $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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