Bachelor's-20% vs national median412 grads tracked
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs at Regent University
Ranked 294th of 355 bachelor's programs in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$36,444
middle 50%: $25,674 – $49,131
Median · 5 years out
$47,119
middle 50%: $31,993 – $62,208
Median · 10 years out
$66,562
middle 50%: $47,802 – $89,880
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
Regent University graduates in Communication and Journalism earn a median of $36k initially. Median earnings grow to $67k 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?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.4 yrs
≈ $10,039 total interest
Same major at other universities
Emory & Henry College
$47,422 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Northwest
$47,392 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$47,348 · 5 yrs out
Rogers State University
$47,315 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Altoona
$47,315 · 5 yrs out
Bethany Lutheran College
$47,216 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
$46,994 · 5 yrs out
Norfolk State University
$46,886 · 5 yrs out
Charleston Southern University
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
Virginia State University
$46,818 · 5 yrs out
Eastern Mennonite University
$46,663 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Louisiana University
$46,612 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Regent University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$100,166 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,416 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$86,835 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,869 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,805 · 5 yrs out
Theology and Religious Vocations (Doctorate)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$74,301 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$73,565 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$69,995 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$69,238 · 5 yrs out
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