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Master's-7% vs national median169 grads tracked

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Texas Southern University

Ranked 71st of 124 master's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$55,228
middle 50%: $33,200 – $73,365
Median · 5 years out
$67,174
middle 50%: $49,342 – $83,400
Median · 10 years out
$86,568
middle 50%: $66,303 – $117,024

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 Texas Southern University's master's program in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs earn a median $55,228 one year after graduating, rising to $86,568 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% below the national median of $72,014 for this field, ranking 71st 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
5.8 yrs
≈ $6,418 total interest

Same major at other universities

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
Clemson University
$67,476 · 5 yrs out
Cleveland State University
$67,343 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$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
University of Texas at San Antonio
$67,042 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Illinois University
$66,910 · 5 yrs out
Angelo State University
$66,779 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Texas Southern University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$166,212 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$166,212 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$99,994 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$94,389 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$90,301 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,061 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$88,826 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$81,945 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$81,945 · 5 yrs out
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's)
$78,881 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$78,843 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's)
$78,026 · 5 yrs out

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