Home › Ashford University › Journalism

Journalism at Ashford University

San Diego, CA · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,459/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 9.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #147 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 $473K $476K $450K
Earnings Multiple 9.0x 9.0x 8.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 28 27 24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$52,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$36,807
13.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,094
33% growth from Year 1

About Ashford University

one of the larger campuses at 23,734 students in San Diego, CA.

See all programs and financial aid at Ashford University →

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

Compare this program → View all 178 schools offering Journalism →

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 Ashford University

International Business ($71,369) Business/Managerial Economics ($66,360) Public Administration ($65,503) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($61,466) Management Information Systems and Services ($61,359) Communication and Media Studies ($58,089) Finance and Financial Management Services ($57,566) Political Science and Government ($55,196)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ashford University's Journalism program score?
This program scores 27/100 — on the lower end for Journalism. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Ashford University Journalism graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
How vulnerable is Journalism to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Journalism careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 64% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →