# State University of New York at Plattsburgh: Journalism (bachelor's)

Plattsburgh, NY. IPEDS 196246, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-plattsburgh/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,456
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,034 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,125 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in NY: 17 of 17 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (17 colleges, $59,067): -$19,033
- Versus the U.S. median: -$14,391

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,034 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,400 | $40,326 | 7.5 years |
| 30-48k | $12,121 | $51,999 | 9.6 years |
| 48-75k | $17,076 | $73,256 | 13.6 years |
| 75-110k | $17,655 | $75,740 | 14.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,611 | $105,581 | 19.5 years |

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

## Journalism at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | $72,475 | $26,324 | $44,338 | 82% |
| Syracuse University | $70,404 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| Stony Brook University | $65,535 | $27,000 | $18,784 | 76% |
| Long Island University | $62,355 | not reported | $33,062 | 57% |
| Hofstra University | $61,609 | $25,000 | $34,176 | 69% |
| Ithaca College | $61,317 | $25,000 | $33,926 | 76% |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | $60,272 | $10,290 | $3,103 | 54% |
| University at Albany | $59,495 | $25,000 | $17,167 | 62% |
| St. John's University-New York | $59,067 | $26,000 | $29,999 | 66% |
| St Bonaventure University | $58,816 | $27,000 | $27,074 | 67% |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $54,425 | $13,717 | $3,033 | 72% |
| CUNY York College | $53,901 | not reported | $4,456 | 32% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $52,859 | $23,947 | $18,913 | 63% |
| State University of New York at Oswego | $50,813 | $27,000 | $16,236 | 60% |
| SUNY Brockport | $50,073 | $24,627 | $16,353 | 55% |
| CUNY Lehman College | $49,025 | $12,375 | $3,148 | 51% |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | $40,034 | $23,125 | $17,156 | 59% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported metro, $100,770 NY, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $101,480 NY, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported metro, $103,440 NY, $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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