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Journalism bachelor's degree programs in Wisconsin

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

$50,970Median year-4 earnings

$26,000Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Wisconsin

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

1University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison · $23,250 federal debt$75,967 2Marquette UniversityMilwaukee · $26,000 federal debt$63,322 3University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater · $26,000 federal debt$50,970 4University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh · Debt not reported$48,935 5University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire · Debt not reported$48,173

CAREER CONTEXT IN WI

What related occupations pay in Wisconsin

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: $57,530
Middle 50% wage range: $43,030–$69,490
State employment: 740
Projected growth: -5.9%
Annual openings: 3,400

10th–90th percentile: $37,170–$97,380

25-1122Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $78,780
Middle 50% wage range: $64,620–$100,500
State employment: 640
Projected growth: +2.1%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $53,180–$118,400

27-3043Writers and Authors

State median wage: $64,370
Middle 50% wage range: $51,710–$77,220
State employment: 710
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 11,900

10th–90th percentile: $47,410–$90,880

27-3041Editors

State median wage: $64,270
Middle 50% wage range: $47,490–$82,950
State employment: 1,510
Projected growth: -1.1%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $39,470–$102,530

27-4032Film and Video Editors

State median wage: $53,430
Middle 50% wage range: $37,090–$73,300
State employment: 240
Projected growth: +3.7%
Annual openings: 3,100

10th–90th percentile: $34,210–$95,680

43-9081Proofreaders and Copy Markers

State median wage: $43,630
Middle 50% wage range: $30,270–$48,790
State employment: 60
Projected growth: -0.9%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $28,400–$62,820

27-4021Photographers

State median wage: $42,060
Middle 50% wage range: $37,110–$56,940
State employment: 850
Projected growth: -0.7%
Annual openings: 10,700

10th–90th percentile: $31,540–$80,550

27-3011Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

State median wage: $40,630
Middle 50% wage range: $31,200–$61,240
State employment: 580
Projected growth: -7.6%
Annual openings: 2,000

10th–90th percentile: $28,090–$104,600

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Wisconsin; 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 Wisconsin-Madison	Madison	$75,967	$23,250
2	Marquette University	Milwaukee	$63,322	$26,000
3	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater	Whitewater	$50,970	$26,000
4	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh	Oshkosh	$48,935	Not available
5	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	Eau Claire	$48,173	Not available

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 Wisconsin

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

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $50,970 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,000 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Wisconsin colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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