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Journalism at University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,474/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)

ROI 7.2x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #167 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	$398K	$411K	$406K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.9x	7.2x	7.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.0x	5.2x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	46%	31%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$57,272

Out-of-state: $79,048 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,856

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,474/yr fall 20% below the $34,417 national median for Journalism. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

At 7.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the -2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,750 debt-to-$27,474 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #167 out of 178 programs, University of Minnesota-Duluth's financial outcomes for Journalism trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Minnesota-Duluth

University of Minnesota-Duluth has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 7,475 in Duluth, MN.

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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 University of Minnesota-Duluth's Journalism program score?

This program scores 23/100 — 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 University of Minnesota-Duluth?

Lower starting pay at University of Minnesota-Duluth 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 →