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Journalism at California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,026/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #177 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	$389K	$404K	$401K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.5x	2.5x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	46%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	16

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$158,880

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$109,536

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

12.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$30,239

16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,026 per year, Journalism graduates from California Baptist University earn below the $34,417 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the -3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$26,026 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #177 out of 178 programs, California Baptist University's financial outcomes for Journalism trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About California Baptist University

With 74% of applicants admitted, California Baptist University prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,914 in Riverside, CA. 41% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. After financial aid, the average student pays $109,536 over four years — 31% below sticker price.

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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

How does California Baptist University's Journalism program score?

This program scores 18/100 — on the lower end for Journalism. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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.

Why are Journalism earnings lower at California Baptist University?

Lower starting pay at California Baptist University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →