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Journalism bachelor's degree programs in Florida

Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

6Programs reporting earnings

$58,150Median year-4 earnings

$17,054Median federal debt

6Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

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

1University of MiamiCoral Gables · $16,000 federal debt$71,466 2University of Central FloridaOrlando · $22,644 federal debt$60,887 3University of Florida-OnlineGainesville · $17,054 federal debt$58,150 4University of FloridaGainesville · $17,054 federal debt$58,150 5Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee · $27,393 federal debt$50,832 6Flagler CollegeSaint Augustine · $25,750 federal debt$46,971

CAREER CONTEXT IN FL

What related occupations pay in Florida

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: $58,730
Middle 50% wage range: $48,690–$83,620
State employment: 2,490
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $39,380–$122,560

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $65,740
Middle 50% wage range: $54,710–$77,700
State employment: 1,260
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $51,120–$98,830

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $73,950
Middle 50% wage range: $47,880–$95,740
State employment: 3,790
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $43,230–$121,380

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $68,080
Middle 50% wage range: $47,410–$93,100
State employment: 3,010
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $41,650–$102,540

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $60,430
Middle 50% wage range: $50,880–$79,030
State employment: 1,490
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $47,830–$104,810

27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

State median wage: $56,360
Middle 50% wage range: $40,450–$97,150
State employment: 990
Projected growth: -7.6%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $28,370–$161,210

27-4021Photographers

State median wage: $42,640
Middle 50% wage range: $33,890–$64,890
State employment: 4,390
Projected growth: -0.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $29,990–$80,400

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $35,610
Middle 50% wage range: $35,070–$64,100
State employment: 200
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $33,620–$119,150

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; 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	University of Miami	Coral Gables	$71,466	$16,000
2	University of Central Florida	Orlando	$60,887	$22,644
3	University of Florida-Online	Gainesville	$58,150	$17,054
4	University of Florida	Gainesville	$58,150	$17,054
5	Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	Tallahassee	$50,832	$27,393
6	Flagler College	Saint Augustine	$46,971	$25,750

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 Florida

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

Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,150 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $17,054 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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