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Bachelor's-16% vs national median62 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Ranked 245th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,307
middle 50%: $25,157 – $48,487
Median · 5 years out
$49,855
middle 50%: $36,215 – $80,415
Median · 10 years out
n/a
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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 Northwestern Oklahoma State University's bachelor's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $34,307 one year after graduating, rising to $49,855 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 16% below the national median of $59,040 for this field, ranking 245th 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
8.9 yrs
≈ $10,268 total interest

Same major at other universities

Pennsylvania State University (The) - Erie, The Behrend College
$50,129 · 5 yrs out
Benedictine University
$50,117 · 5 yrs out
Clayton State University
$50,018 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State University
$50,007 · 5 yrs out
Winthrop University
$49,992 · 5 yrs out
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
$49,896 · 5 yrs out
University of Central Oklahoma
$49,758 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$49,732 · 5 yrs out
Prairie View Agricultural & Mechanical University
$49,637 · 5 yrs out
Missouri State University
$49,613 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Saint Louis
$49,585 · 5 yrs out
Albertus Magnus College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$74,433 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$74,433 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's)
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$59,848 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$59,476 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$59,297 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$58,659 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Bachelor's)
$58,284 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Business and Management (Bachelor's)
$56,659 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$55,665 · 5 yrs out
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's)
$54,133 · 5 yrs out

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