Where Drexel University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all communication, journalism, bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | — | $55,220 | — |
| Farmingdale State College | $33,836 | $58,299 | +72% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $43,969 | $57,825 | +32% |
| West Virginia University | $38,660 | $52,103 | +35% |
| California Lutheran University | $34,432 | $50,014 | +45% |
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Communication, Journalism, bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia | $60,663 | $34,134* | $55,220 | $27,000* | — |
 Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee | $35,080 | $44,511* | — | —* | — |
 University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis | $16,488 | $43,969* | $57,825 | $20,474* | 0.47 |
 Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus | $12,859 | $41,040* | $48,566 | $22,250* | 0.54 |
 Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale | $14,628 | $40,415* | $42,559 | $25,479* | 0.63 |
 University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha | $8,370 | $39,400* | — | $22,576* | 0.57 |
| National Median | — | $34,134* | — | $23,405* | 0.69 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with communication, journalism, graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Drexel University, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 16 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.