Associate's Degree
Journalism at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, California · See Journalism nationally
Strong return
+$91,006 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at California State University-Sacramento.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$30,644
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$56,697
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$20,000
Median debt as of 2024
$91,006
10-year net gain as of 2024
Journalism at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $61,643 | — | +2,543% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $57,398 | — | +1,898% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $56,533 | $15,045 | +899% | Strong return |
| 4 | San Jose State University San Jose, CA | Associate's | $69,181 | — | +779% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $73,747 | $13,654 | +767% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $58,392 | $16,454 | +757% | Strong return |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | Associate's | $58,976 | $24,000 | +742% | Strong return |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Associate's | $79,742 | — | +631% | Strong return |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | Associate's | $66,259 | $21,500 | +619% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $58,392 | $16,454 | +602% | Strong return |
Other majors at California State University-Sacramento
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $138,606 | $13,750 | +3,852% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering | Associate's | $127,606 | $14,514 | +3,347% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $108,027 | $15,004 | +2,511% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $107,734 | $17,500 | +2,404% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $106,616 | $16,500 | +2,396% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Associate's | $95,595 | $18,000 | +1,905% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $91,357 | $16,532 | +1,777% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Certificate | $102,565 | — | +1,441% | Strong return |
Calculate this major’s ROI
Journalism at California State University-Sacramento
Or pick your to set cost
Estimates from federal data; your result will vary. How this works.
—
—
10-yr net gain
—
Break-even
—
10-yr ROI
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.