Associate's Degree
Journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana · See Journalism nationally
Poor return
$-20,571 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
By credential level
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Associate's | $46,060 | $21,500 | -66% | Poor return |
| Journalism | Certificate | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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 Indiana University-Indianapolis
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $100,546 | $20,625 | +1,700% | Strong return |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | Certificate | $232,386 | $163,144 | +1,666% | Strong return |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | $75,656 | $19,500 | +1,533% | Strong return |
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $97,039 | $27,000 | +1,469% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate | $135,602 | $37,032 | +1,406% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $88,330 | $21,500 | +1,290% | Strong return |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | $61,210 | — | +1,289% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $87,604 | $20,921 | +1,276% | 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.