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Best Journalism Programs 2026

Best journalism programs ranked by graduate salary. See which schools prepare reporters and media professionals for top-paying careers.

10 programs ranked

$36,869 avg salary

6 public schools

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University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

$44,188 median salary$31,927/yr net cost9.5 yr break-even+47% vs. HS diploma

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George Washington University · Washington, DC

$42,777 median salary$37,454/yr net cost12.3 yr break-even+43% vs. HS diploma

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Northeastern University · Boston, MA

$38,872 median salary$32,116/yr net cost15.5 yr break-even+30% vs. HS diploma

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Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN

$37,589 median salary$15,342/yr net cost9 yr break-even+25% vs. HS diploma

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Boston University · Boston, MA

$36,717 median salary$26,996/yr net cost17.3 yr break-even+22% vs. HS diploma

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University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

$36,136 median salary$6,351/yr net cost5 yr break-even+20% vs. HS diploma

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Iowa State University · Ames, IA

$34,913 median salary$18,165/yr net cost16.5 yr break-even+16% vs. HS diploma

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University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ

$33,571 median salary$15,960/yr net cost19.9 yr break-even+12% vs. HS diploma

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University of Georgia · Athens, GA

$32,164 median salary$13,816/yr net cost28.7 yr break-even+7% vs. HS diploma

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The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL

$31,764 median salary$22,150/yr net cost54.9 yr break-even+6% vs. HS diploma

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Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Programs are ranked by median earnings 1 year after completion. Data reflects bachelor's degree programs only.