# University of Nebraska at Kearney: Journalism (bachelor's)

Kearney, NE. IPEDS 181215, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nebraska-at-kearney/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,703
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,659 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,602 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in NE: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NE median for this major (3 colleges, $53,618): -$1,959
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,766

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.42 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,659 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NE (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,066 | $57,752 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,350 | $59,007 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $14,547 | $64,298 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,703 | $73,827 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,664 | $91,335 | 6.0 years |

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

## Journalism at NE colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | $67,808 | $27,000 | $31,568 | 83% |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $53,618 | $21,000 | $17,747 | 67% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $51,659 | $22,602 | $16,242 | 58% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported metro, $40,420 NE, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported metro, $46,320 NE, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported metro, $55,810 NE, $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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