# University of Rhode Island: Journalism (bachelor's)

Kingston, RI. IPEDS 217484, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,875
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,115 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,899 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in RI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,310

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,115 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,368 | $60,633 | 5.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,923 | $54,535 | 4.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,803 | $75,129 | 6.1 years |
| 75-110k | $23,394 | $98,723 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $28,460 | $120,101 | 9.8 years |

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

## Journalism at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | $52,115 | $26,899 | $21,440 | 73% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage $63,430 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $74,570 RI, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $76,180 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $77,960 RI, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage $79,810 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $49,790 RI, $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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