Bachelor's-28% vs national median76 grads tracked
Journalism at Concord University
Ranked 123rd of 127 bachelor's programs in Journalism by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$27,319
middle 50%: $20,761 – $34,449
Median · 5 years out
$42,214
middle 50%: $32,051 – $55,699
Median · 10 years out
$57,248
middle 50%: $41,308 – $71,555
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Journalism (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Concord University's bachelor's program in Journalism earn a median $27,319 one year after graduating, rising to $57,248 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 28% below the national median of $58,956 for this field, ranking 123rd of 127 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.
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Paid off in
9.9 yrs
≈ $12,436 total interest
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$44,083 · 5 yrs out
Dominican University
$43,948 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Missouri State University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$43,047 · 5 yrs out
Central State University
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Union University
$42,371 · 5 yrs out
Southern Oregon University
$41,424 · 5 yrs out
Lincoln University
$41,326 · 5 yrs out
Indiana State University
$39,425 · 5 yrs out
Morris College
$37,592 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Concord University
Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Chemistry (Bachelor's)
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor's)
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics (Bachelor's)
$66,779 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$60,316 · 5 yrs out
Biology, General (Bachelor's)
$60,316 · 5 yrs out
Education (Master's)
$58,820 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)
$52,283 · 5 yrs out
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