Bachelor's-25% vs national median253 grads tracked
Journalism at Missouri State University
Ranked 115th of 127 bachelor's programs in Journalism by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,905
middle 50%: $25,374 – $39,620
Median · 5 years out
$44,440
middle 50%: $35,164 – $55,156
Median · 10 years out
$56,106
middle 50%: $41,441 – $71,134
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Journalism (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Journalism graduates from Missouri State University earn $32k in their first year. Median earnings reach $44k after five years and $56k after ten years.
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
9.4 yrs
≈ $11,310 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Central Missouri
$46,924 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$46,644 · 5 yrs out
Appalachian State University
$46,242 · 5 yrs out
Northwestern State University
$46,207 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$45,505 · 5 yrs out
University of Montana (The)
$45,360 · 5 yrs out
SUNY at Fredonia
$44,129 · 5 yrs out
Savannah State University
$44,083 · 5 yrs out
Dominican University
$43,948 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Central State University
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Missouri State University
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out
Engineering-Related Fields (Bachelor's)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
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