# University of Minnesota-Duluth: Journalism (bachelor's)

Duluth, MN. IPEDS 174233, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,474
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,478 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,351 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MN: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,947

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,478 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,256 | $31,346 | 7.3 years |
| 30-48k | $8,145 | $35,186 | 8.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,965 | $51,689 | 12.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,056 | $73,682 | 17.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,453 | $105,637 | more than 20 years |

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

## Journalism at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $66,799 | $20,500 | $16,778 | 85% |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $42,478 | $26,351 | $18,743 | 65% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Duluth, MN-WI, $46,490 MN, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Duluth, MN-WI, $62,650 MN, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Duluth, MN-WI, $53,150 MN, $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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