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

Missoula, MT. IPEDS 180489, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-montana/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,924
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,267 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,375 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,158

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,267 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,960 | $61,564 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,892 | $65,674 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,180 | $75,764 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,269 | $84,976 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $20,930 | $92,301 | 7.2 years |

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

## Journalism at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana | $46,267 | $26,375 | $16,784 | 48% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $55,010 Missoula, MT, $47,960 MT, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $68,300 Missoula, MT, $61,750 MT, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Missoula, MT, $42,520 MT, $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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