# Northeastern University: Journalism (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 167358, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northeastern-university/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,855
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,709 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,313 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $63,337): +$11,372
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,284

## Journalism at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $74,709 | $24,313 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Boston University | $65,617 | $24,813 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Emerson College | $63,337 | $24,580 | $49,180 | 77% |
| Suffolk University | $57,220 | $27,000 | $29,618 | 61% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $52,011 | $25,447 | $22,383 | 83% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $62,750 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, not reported MA, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $86,410 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $83,170 MA, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $88,910 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $92,130 MA, $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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