Program Analysis
Graduates earn $38,540/yr, edging above the $34,417 national average for Journalism — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
The 11.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,500 debt-to-$38,540 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #55 out of 178 programs, Indiana University-Indianapolis's Journalism offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $38,540 to $46,060 over five years (20% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.