# University of Central Oklahoma: Journalism (bachelor's)

Edmond, OK. IPEDS 206941, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-central-oklahoma/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,139
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,042 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in OK: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OK median for this major (4 colleges, $51,667): -$625
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,383

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.75 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,042 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,275 | $72,556 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $15,828 | $75,183 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $17,776 | $84,436 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $23,249 | $110,433 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $24,183 | $114,869 | 6.2 years |

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

## Journalism at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $54,031 | $24,250 | $15,300 | 75% |
| Oklahoma State University | $52,292 | $22,750 | $17,447 | 68% |
| University of Central Oklahoma | $51,042 | $26,000 | $18,309 | 37% |
| Northeastern State University | $46,506 | not reported | $12,710 | 35% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $51,630 Oklahoma City, OK, $48,210 OK, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $55,370 Oklahoma City, OK, $50,780 OK, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $55,210 Oklahoma City, OK, $55,210 OK, $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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