Journalism at University of Miami

University of Miami journalism graduates earn considerably more than their peers nationally, but that success comes with important caveats. At $41,378 one year out, these graduates outpace the national median for journalism majors by nearly $7,000—placing them in the 91st percentile nationwide. Even more encouraging, earnings jump 29% by year four to $53,451, suggesting graduates establish themselves in a notoriously challenging field. The debt load of $16,000 is roughly a third of the national typical burden for journalism degrees, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.39.

However, the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means one or two outliers could skew these figures significantly. Within Florida, this program sits at the 60th percentile, trailing UCF and roughly matching UF, which matters since many students will weigh in-state alternatives. The 19% admission rate and high SAT scores indicate these results may reflect the caliber of students Miami attracts as much as the program itself.

For families who can afford Miami's full cost of attendance (remember, this debt figure only captures federal loans, not total price), the earnings trajectory looks promising. But given the small sample and Florida's other strong journalism programs at lower price points, treat these numbers as encouraging but not definitive proof of value.