# University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus: Journalism (bachelor's)

Hartford, CT. IPEDS 463056, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-connecticut-hartford-campus/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,026
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,604 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in CT: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CT median for this major (8 colleges, $59,604): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,179

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,604 minus $37,781 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,625 | $42,061 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $10,403 | $45,461 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $14,702 | $64,248 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $19,306 | $84,367 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,777 | $103,905 | 4.8 years |

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

## Journalism at CT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac University | $61,819 | $24,500 | $40,675 | 76% |
| University of Connecticut | $59,604 | $23,250 | $25,097 | 83% |
| University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | $59,604 | $23,250 | $10,875 | 53% |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $59,604 | $23,250 | $13,807 | 62% |
| University of Connecticut-Stamford | $59,604 | $23,250 | $16,798 | 56% |
| University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | $59,604 | $23,250 | $16,403 | 65% |
| Central Connecticut State University | $56,990 | $26,909 | $16,857 | 48% |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $50,760 | $21,047 | $20,857 | 50% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $61,620 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $61,620 CT, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $79,870 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $85,950 CT, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $62,320 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $83,550 CT, $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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