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Journalism at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,540/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #55 of 178 Journalism programs Top 50%

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 $483K $485K $456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.6x 11.6x 10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.4x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$45,632
-9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,060
20% growth from Year 1

About Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indiana University-Indianapolis has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 16,582 students in Indianapolis, IN.

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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

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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 Indiana University-Indianapolis

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($73,122) Computer Engineering ($71,986) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($71,852) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($71,505) Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians ($70,887) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($70,833) Mechanical Engineering ($69,746) Engineering, Other ($69,685)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Indiana University-Indianapolis's Journalism program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →