Journalism at Texas Christian University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | — | $53,614 | — | — |
| 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 Texas Christian University, approximately 13% 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.