# University of Nevada-Reno: Journalism (bachelor's)

Reno, NV. IPEDS 182290, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,109
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,322 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,500 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in NV: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$103

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,322 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,674 | $55,512 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,125 | $57,488 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,537 | $63,672 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,317 | $80,228 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $21,646 | $94,809 | 5.3 years |

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

## Journalism at NV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | $54,322 | $19,500 | $15,927 | 61% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $62,060 Reno, NV, $78,550 NV, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $74,470 Reno, NV, $72,510 NV, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $64,220 Reno, NV, $65,720 NV, $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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