Journalism at Creighton University

Creighton's journalism program posts impressive early earnings—$43,139 ranks in the 95th percentile nationally—but the small graduating class (under 30 students) means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. Among Nebraska's six journalism programs, graduates here earn about $6,400 more than the state median and outpace both University of Nebraska campuses, though that 60th percentile state ranking suggests the edge isn't as commanding as the national comparison implies.

The $27,000 debt load sits above Nebraska's typical $22,600 for journalism programs, yet the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.63 remains manageable—graduates earn roughly 60% more than they owe. This is a solid position for a field that typically struggles with compensation. The modest 6% earnings growth to year four, reaching $45,827, is actually reasonable for journalism, where many graduates are still establishing themselves in competitive markets during those early years.

The caveat here is significant: with fewer than 30 graduates tracked, one or two high earners in PR or corporate communications could be skewing these results upward. If your child is set on journalism and prefers a smaller Jesuit university environment, these outcomes look encouraging. But verify current placement rates and career paths before assuming these earnings represent the typical graduate's trajectory.