Associate's Degree
Journalism at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas · See Journalism nationally
Poor return
$-29,392 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at The University of Texas at Arlington.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$44,851
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$-29,392
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 |
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| 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 The University of Texas at Arlington
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $116,258 | $19,083 | +1,944% | Strong return |
| Computer Science | Associate's | $107,910 | $17,899 | +1,728% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $97,855 | $17,421 | +1,443% | Strong return |
| Industrial Engineering | Associate's | $97,042 | $18,359 | +1,404% | Strong return |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Associate's | $95,707 | $23,316 | +1,293% | Strong return |
| Civil Engineering | Associate's | $89,430 | $19,583 | +1,168% | Strong return |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's | $88,357 | $17,796 | +1,161% | Strong return |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Associate's | $88,986 | $25,130 | +1,087% | 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.