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Journalism at University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,423/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 16.4x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #49 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 $537K $531K $488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 16.6x 16.4x 15.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.1x 5.0x 4.6x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 39 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,460
Out-of-state: $105,800 (5.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$69,912
-115% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
5.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,500
59% growth from Year 1

About University of New Mexico-Main Campus

University of New Mexico-Main Campus has a 95% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 16,686 students in Albuquerque, NM.

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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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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 University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($89,498) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($82,216) Engineering Science ($64,405) Chemical Engineering ($62,907) Mechanical Engineering ($61,611) Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($57,714) Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($57,178) Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($55,003)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at University of New Mexico-Main Campus?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Journalism. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Journalism careers?
With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $487,784 in decade earnings vs $537,305 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →