Journalism at Baylor University
Waco, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
26
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,675/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market
Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI
2.7x earnings multiple
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 | $613K | $596K | $532K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.8x | 2.7x | 2.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 46% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 27 | 26 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$219,376
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,525
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,982
74% growth from Year 1
About Baylor University
Baylor University's 51% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 15,007 in Waco, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at Baylor 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 Baylor University?
A score of 26/100 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 $531,812 in decade earnings vs $612,701 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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