# The University of Texas at Austin: Journalism (bachelor's)

Austin, TX. IPEDS 228778, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-austin/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,336
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,145 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (9 colleges, $57,461): +$3,684
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,720

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,145 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,553 | $52,723 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,297 | $60,047 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,207 | $72,269 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $24,406 | $102,505 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $30,082 | $126,344 | 4.6 years |

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

## Journalism at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | $63,622 | $23,959 | $41,104 | 80% |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $61,145 | $21,500 | $19,857 | 89% |
| Texas Christian University | $58,738 | not reported | $36,660 | 86% |
| Texas State University | $57,963 | $20,847 | $16,805 | 55% |
| University of North Texas | $57,461 | $19,877 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Texas Tech University | $53,206 | $23,250 | $19,070 | 69% |
| University of Houston | $53,195 | $21,500 | $14,276 | 65% |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | $48,042 | not reported | $13,951 | 54% |
| Texas Southern University | $45,152 | $34,750 | $16,590 | 22% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $63,940 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $48,470 TX, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $52,600 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $45,950 TX, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $65,360 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $61,220 TX, $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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