# Kansas State University: Journalism (bachelor's)

Manhattan, KS. IPEDS 155399, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kansas-state-university/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,484
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,418 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in KS: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,993

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,418 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,178 | $57,720 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $14,143 | $61,946 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,369 | $67,316 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,110 | $88,082 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,665 | $103,653 | 4.7 years |

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

## Journalism at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | $62,394 | $22,811 | $18,059 | 69% |
| Kansas State University | $56,418 | $21,500 | $19,406 | 71% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Manhattan, KS, $45,870 KS, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Manhattan, KS, $61,920 KS, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Manhattan, KS, $50,900 KS, $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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