Journalism at Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Journalism bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake University | $35,675* | — | — | — |
| Southern Methodist University | $40,502* | $51,501 | $19,448 | 0.48 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $39,336* | $51,204 | $21,500 | 0.55 |
| University of North Texas | $38,118* | $47,700 | $19,877 | 0.52 |
| University of Houston | $36,226* | $42,967 | $21,500 | 0.59 |
| Baylor University | $35,675* | $51,918 | $23,959 | 0.67 |
| National Median | $34,515* | — | $24,250 | 0.70 |
Other Journalism Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas | $64,460 | $40,502 | $19,448 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $39,336 | $21,500 |
| University of North Texas Denton | $11,164 | $38,118 | $19,877 |
| University of Houston Houston | $9,711 | $36,226 | $21,500 |
| Baylor University Waco | $54,844 | $35,675 | $23,959 |
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 Our Lady of the Lake University, approximately 57% 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 median of 9 similar programs in TX. Actual outcomes may vary.