Strong return
+$53,727 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at Hampton University.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
$28,324
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$56,384
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$26,000
Median debt as of 2024
$53,727
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 Hampton University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Master's | $131,229 | $198,981 | +600% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $80,664 | $25,000 | +497% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $69,330 | — | +381% | Strong return |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $91,780 | $130,832 | +376% | Strong return |
| English Language and Literature, General | Associate's | $67,678 | — | +348% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $94,701 | $27,777 | +346% | Strong return |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Associate's | $59,837 | — | +193% | Strong return |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Certificate | $75,788 | $53,594 | +155% | 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.