Associate's Degree
Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin · See Journalism nationally
Break-even
+$16,079 over 10 years
For graduates of Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
The payoff is roughly break-even — the degree recovers its cost, but slowly.
$36,139
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$50,223
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$21,500
Median debt as of 2024
$16,079
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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $93,941 | $23,664 | +1,225% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $86,030 | $17,750 | +1,080% | Strong return |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Associate's | $79,419 | $21,500 | +852% | Strong return |
| Business/Commerce, General | Certificate | $102,056 | $28,446 | +752% | Strong return |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's | $74,522 | $21,500 | +717% | Strong return |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $73,029 | $22,500 | +668% | Strong return |
| Chemistry | Associate's | $70,214 | $23,250 | +585% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's | $68,804 | $22,125 | +554% | Strong return |
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Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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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.