Associate's Degree
Journalism at University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky · See Journalism nationally
Poor return
$-20,602 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at University of Kentucky.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$36,926
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$47,621
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$25,000
Median debt as of 2024
$-20,602
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 University of Kentucky
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Professional | $129,899 | — | +1,026% | Strong return |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Master's | $85,718 | — | +980% | Strong return |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | Associate's | $85,709 | — | +980% | Strong return |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's | $94,455 | $23,000 | +973% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $91,572 | $21,453 | +923% | Strong return |
| Agricultural Engineering | Associate's | $90,188 | $19,500 | +909% | Strong return |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $191,366 | $212,674 | +857% | Strong return |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $80,731 | — | +848% | 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.