# Suffolk University: Journalism (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 168005, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suffolk-university/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,628
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,220 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MA: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (5 colleges, $63,337): -$6,117
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,795

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,220 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,745 | $106,156 | 6.1 years |
| 30-48k | $25,711 | $110,300 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $25,702 | $110,262 | 6.4 years |
| 75-110k | $29,654 | $127,216 | 7.3 years |
| 110k+ | $36,264 | $155,573 | 9.0 years |

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

## 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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