Journalism bachelor's degree programs in Michigan

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$47,775Median year-4 earnings

$27,000Median federal debt

5Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Michigan

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

1Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $24,985 federal debt$59,498 2Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $29,000 federal debt$54,188 3Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $27,000 federal debt$47,775 4Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · $26,000 federal debt$46,680 5Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · $30,735 federal debt$45,245

CAREER CONTEXT IN MI

What related occupations pay in Michigan

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: $62,760
Middle 50% wage range: $38,980–$98,390
State employment: 960
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $35,400–$144,750

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $87,670
Middle 50% wage range: $67,250–$107,460
State employment: 630
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $46,990–$137,120

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $63,090
Middle 50% wage range: $49,120–$77,370
State employment: 1,690
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $33,230–$99,980

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $59,100
Middle 50% wage range: $47,230–$98,010
State employment: 360
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $41,600–$107,210

27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

State median wage: $46,640
Middle 50% wage range: $30,570–$77,070
State employment: 650
Projected growth: -7.6%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $25,960–$130,350

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $35,530
Middle 50% wage range: $34,510–$48,620
State employment: 140
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $32,180–$63,090

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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	Michigan State University	East Lansing	$59,498	$24,985
2	Wayne State University	Detroit	$54,188	$29,000
3	Central Michigan University	Mount Pleasant	$47,775	$27,000
4	Oakland University	Rochester Hills	$46,680	$26,000
5	Eastern Michigan University	Ypsilanti	$45,245	$30,735

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 Michigan

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $47,775 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $27,000 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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