Bachelor's-12% vs national median2,474 grads tracked
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at University of Akron (The)
Ranked 207th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$34,798
middle 50%: $26,160 – $45,166
Median · 5 years out
$51,791
middle 50%: $38,857 – $66,104
Median · 10 years out
$63,642
middle 50%: $45,429 – $86,876
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
Communication and Journalism graduates at the University of Akron earn $35k initially. Median salaries for these alumni rise to $64k by year 10.
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
8.2 yrs
≈ $9,746 total interest
Same major at other universities
Appalachian State University
$52,207 · 5 yrs out
Western Illinois University
$52,041 · 5 yrs out
Tarleton State University
$52,037 · 5 yrs out
West Texas A&M University
$52,000 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Harrisburg
$51,929 · 5 yrs out
Olivet Nazarene University
$51,883 · 5 yrs out
University of South Dakota
$51,769 · 5 yrs out
Judson University
$51,694 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Missouri State University
$51,629 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M International University
$51,562 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
$51,510 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$51,506 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of Akron (The)
Engineering (Doctorate)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Master's)
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$115,783 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$114,191 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,772 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$103,152 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$102,091 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$100,614 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Certificate)
$97,031 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's)
$96,175 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,609 · 5 yrs out
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