# Morgan State University: Journalism (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 163453, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/morgan-state-university/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,088
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,700 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,896 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,725

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.65 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,700 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,585 | $44,570 | 3.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,420 | $62,403 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,147 | $75,084 | 5.4 years |
| 75-110k | $19,981 | $92,912 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $21,323 | $99,152 | 7.1 years |

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

## Journalism at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | $68,128 | $23,250 | $15,678 | 89% |
| Morgan State University | $50,700 | $30,896 | $14,985 | 41% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $69,740 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $63,680 MD, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $79,730 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $75,550 MD, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $79,560 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $78,380 MD, $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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