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Master's-6% vs national median153 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Clemson University

Ranked 68th of 124 master's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$50,539
middle 50%: $40,872 – $65,069
Median · 5 years out
$67,476
middle 50%: $53,460 – $92,287
Median · 10 years out
$83,018
middle 50%: $60,590 – $111,405

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Clemson University's master's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $50,539 one year after graduating, rising to $83,018 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 6% below the national median of $72,014 for this field, ranking 68th of 124 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
6.1 yrs
≈ $6,791 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Arizona (The)
$68,363 · 5 yrs out
University of Cincinnati
$68,363 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - Madison
$68,022 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$67,811 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$67,570 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$67,343 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$67,174 · 5 yrs out
Texas Southern University
$67,174 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
College of Charleston
$67,042 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Clemson University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$151,716 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$141,351 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$138,614 · 5 yrs out
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (Bachelor's)
$133,128 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$123,290 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$110,498 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Master's)
$109,693 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$105,918 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$105,528 · 5 yrs out
Industrial Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Certificate)
$103,837 · 5 yrs out

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