# University of Missouri-Columbia: Journalism (bachelor's)

Columbia, MO. IPEDS 178396, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,958
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,016 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,400 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,591

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.3 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,016 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,841 | $59,516 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,378 | $57,525 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,722 | $59,005 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,762 | $84,977 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,304 | $113,107 | 3.4 years |

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

## Journalism at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $69,016 | $21,400 | $20,268 | 75% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $46,920 MO, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $54,250 Columbia, MO, $61,620 MO, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Columbia, MO, $57,950 MO, $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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