Strong return
+$140,477 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at Chapman University.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$41,645
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$69,171
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$22,290
Median debt as of 2024
$140,477
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 Chapman University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $107,442 | $20,875 | +520% | Strong return |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $100,597 | — | +497% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $98,104 | $19,625 | +430% | Strong return |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Associate's | $89,309 | $22,977 | +337% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $120,720 | $79,168 | +252% | Strong return |
| Business/Corporate Communications | Associate's | $78,721 | $17,875 | +239% | Strong return |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's | $77,615 | $23,823 | +220% | Strong return |
| Political Science and Government | Associate's | $76,190 | $20,500 | +210% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.