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Journalism non-credential program (preparatory coursework/teacher certification) at University of North Texas

Denton, TX · Public

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The short version

Reported earnings are close to similar programs.

$624 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
Not available
Highest price with a positive payoff
$86,460 / year
Modeled 10-year payoff
Withheld by data safeguards
Available price data
College-wide context only
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
GRADUATE-DEGREE BASELINE

$58,146 vs. $56,278

$1,868 above the national bachelor’s median in the same field.

Comparison basis189 bachelor’s program records

This is a cross-cohort benchmark, not the salary increase caused by earning this graduate credential. Your current earnings remain the correct baseline for personal ROI.

01 · PRICE CONTEXT$15,649

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWINGNot available

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$58,146

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENTNot available

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$15,649Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$26,243Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATE72.2%Institution context
COMPLETION RATE60.7%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

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$58,146Year 4
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CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

Repayment pressure is not available

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,846
Estimated loan paymentNot available
Not availableborrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$58,146 vs. $57,522

$624 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,470 median wageTX estimate · 2,670 jobs · 27-3023$41,850–$70,610 middle 50% of TX wages-5.9% projected U.S. growth · 3,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCommunications Teachers, Postsecondary$77,050 median wageTX estimate · 2,880 jobs · 25-1122$60,680–$100,220 middle 50% of TX wages+2.1% projected U.S. growth · 2,400 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeWriters and Authors$69,990 median wageTX estimate · 2,320 jobs · 27-3043$53,950–$96,260 middle 50% of TX wages-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 11,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEditors$45,950 median wageTX estimate · 6,460 jobs · 27-3041$29,950–$73,160 middle 50% of TX wages-1.1% projected U.S. growth · 7,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeFilm and Video Editors$61,220 median wageTX estimate · 1,040 jobs · 27-4032$44,800–$80,360 middle 50% of TX wages+3.7% projected U.S. growth · 3,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeBroadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$49,050 median wageTX estimate · 960 jobs · 27-3011$35,540–$84,600 middle 50% of TX wages-7.6% projected U.S. growth · 2,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeProofreaders and Copy Markers$41,990 median wageTX estimate · 200 jobs · 43-9081$36,130–$57,380 middle 50% of TX wages-0.9% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreePhotographers$41,280 median wageTX estimate · 4,330 jobs · 27-4021$34,980–$51,510 middle 50% of TX wages-0.7% projected U.S. growth · 10,700 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
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June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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