Journalism bachelor's degree programs in Connecticut

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$59,604Median year-4 earnings

$23,250Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Connecticut

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Quinnipiac UniversityHamden · $24,500 federal debt$61,819 2University of Connecticut-Hartford CampusHartford · $23,250 federal debt$59,604 3University of Connecticut-StamfordStamford · $23,250 federal debt$59,604 4University of Connecticut-Avery PointGroton · $23,250 federal debt$59,604 5University of Connecticut-Waterbury CampusWaterbury · $23,250 federal debt$59,604 6University of ConnecticutStorrs · $23,250 federal debt$59,604 7Central Connecticut State UniversityNew Britain · $26,909 federal debt$56,990 8Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven · $21,047 federal debt$50,760

CAREER CONTEXT IN CT

What related occupations pay in Connecticut

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

27-3023News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

State median wage: $61,620
Middle 50% wage range: $47,150–$104,280
State employment: 470
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $45,000–$210,770

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $97,210
Middle 50% wage range: $75,930–$119,310
State employment: 280
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $58,020–$134,890

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $98,460
Middle 50% wage range: $73,610–$129,260
State employment: 480
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $52,250–$153,560

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $85,950
Middle 50% wage range: $61,160–$123,380
State employment: 1,050
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,020–$145,340

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $83,550
Middle 50% wage range: $59,050–$95,720
State employment: 600
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,560–$134,390

27-4021Photographers

State median wage: $49,790
Middle 50% wage range: $44,300–$69,730
State employment: 630
Projected growth: -0.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $34,010–$79,880

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Connecticut; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Quinnipiac University	Hamden	$61,819	$24,500
2	University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus	Hartford	$59,604	$23,250
3	University of Connecticut-Stamford	Stamford	$59,604	$23,250
4	University of Connecticut-Avery Point	Groton	$59,604	$23,250
5	University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus	Waterbury	$59,604	$23,250
6	University of Connecticut	Storrs	$59,604	$23,250
7	Central Connecticut State University	New Britain	$56,990	$26,909
8	Southern Connecticut State University	New Haven	$50,760	$21,047

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Journalism in Connecticut

What do Journalism bachelor's degree graduates earn in Connecticut?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,604 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $23,250 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Connecticut colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Quinnipiac University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.