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Journalism at Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,008/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #140 of 178 Journalism programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Journalism graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $413K $424K $415K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.4x 12.8x 12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.6x 5.8x 5.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 28 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,276
Out-of-state: $73,596 (5.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,660
-55% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,008 track close to the $34,417 national median for Journalism programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Journalism programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Journalism's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -0% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #140 of 178 Journalism programs, Angelo State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Angelo State University

Angelo State University has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,515 students in San Angelo, TX.

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Top Career Paths

Communications teachers, postsecondary $77,800/yr
Editors $75,260/yr
Writers and authors $72,270/yr
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Journalism at Other Schools

George Washington University ($52,015) Northeastern University ($51,855) Northwestern University ($50,426) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($48,637) University of Maryland-College Park ($46,893) Brigham Young University ($46,652) Lehigh University ($45,256) University of Southern California ($44,651)

Other Majors at Angelo State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,544) Civil Engineering ($56,688) International Relations and National Security Studies ($53,246) Marketing ($42,712) Finance and Financial Management Services ($42,309) Social Work ($38,771) Accounting and Related Services ($37,373) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($35,958)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at Angelo State University?
A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Journalism. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Journalism careers?
With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $415,422 in decade earnings vs $413,392 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →