Journalism at Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
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)
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)
About Angelo State University
Angelo State University has a 79% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,515 students in San Angelo, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at Angelo State University →Top Career Paths
Communications teachers, postsecondary
$77,800/yr
Editors
$75,260/yr
Writers and authors
$72,270/yr
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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.
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