Journalism at Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
20
Optimistic
20
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,863/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market
Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI
3.9x 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 | $400K | $413K | $408K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.8x | 3.9x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 46% | 31% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 20 | 20 | 18 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$106,440
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,673
10.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About Flagler College
With 78% of applicants admitted, Flagler College prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 2,404 in Saint Augustine, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at Flagler College →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 Flagler College's Journalism program score?
This program scores 20/100 — 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 Flagler College?
Lower starting pay at Flagler College 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.
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