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Bachelor's-14% vs national median171 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Clark Atlanta University

Ranked 225th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,967
middle 50%: $26,184 – $45,339
Median · 5 years out
$50,919
middle 50%: $36,628 – $66,779
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Clark Atlanta University's bachelor's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $33,967 one year after graduating, rising to $50,919 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 14% below the national median of $59,040 for this field, ranking 225th of 355 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,153 total interest

Same major at other universities

Northeastern Illinois University
$51,258 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College at Brockport
$51,208 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$51,195 · 5 yrs out
University of North Georgia
$51,099 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Wesleyan University
$50,985 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$50,790 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University-San Antonio
$50,591 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Missouri
$50,545 · 5 yrs out
Manchester University
$50,539 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$50,509 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
$50,459 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clark Atlanta University

Economics (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
International/Globalization Studies (Bachelor's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$72,585 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$68,363 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Bachelor's)
$66,474 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
Social Work (Bachelor's)
$58,363 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Bachelor's)
$57,926 · 5 yrs out
Psychology, General (Bachelor's)
$57,926 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Bachelor's)
$54,757 · 5 yrs out

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