# The University of Alabama: Journalism (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,509
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,043 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (3 colleges, $50,652): +$4,391
- Versus the U.S. median: +$618

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,043 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 3.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 4.8 years |

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

## Journalism at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $55,043 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Samford University | $50,652 | $18,120 | $32,622 | 77% |
| Auburn University | $44,704 | $20,500 | $24,323 | 82% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $43,440 AL, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $63,330 AL, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Tuscaloosa, AL, $74,410 AL, $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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