# University of Southern Mississippi: Journalism (bachelor's)

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176372, CIP 09.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/journalism

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,591
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,293 (U.S. median for this major: $54,425 across 185 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $24,250)
- Rank in MS: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (3 colleges, $41,398): -$105
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,132

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,293 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,867 | $87,216 | 8.1 years |
| 30-48k | $20,432 | $89,696 | 8.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,756 | $99,899 | 9.3 years |
| 75-110k | $25,812 | $113,315 | 10.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,542 | $116,519 | 10.8 years |

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

## Journalism at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $56,381 | $24,225 | $13,314 | 72% |
| Rust College | $41,398 | $31,000 | $12,587 | 12% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $41,293 | $26,000 | $21,708 | 49% |

## Careers
- Reporter / journalist (SOC 27-3023): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $45,240 MS, $62,200 U.S.; U.S. jobs -5.9% by 2035
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $54,380 MS, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035
- Film and Video Editors (SOC 27-4032): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $50,410 MS, $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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