# University of Florida: Journalism (bachelor's)

Gainesville, FL. IPEDS 134130, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-florida/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,164
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,150 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,054 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in FL: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Journalism at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | $71,466 | $16,000 | $37,244 | 84% |
| University of Central Florida | $60,887 | $22,644 | $10,411 | 78% |
| University of Florida | $58,150 | $17,054 | $6,541 | 91% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $50,832 | $27,393 | $13,739 | 53% |
| Flagler College | $46,971 | $25,750 | $30,525 | 56% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $49,970 Gainesville, FL, $58,730 FL, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $68,730 Gainesville, FL, $73,950 FL, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Gainesville, FL, $60,430 FL, $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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