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Journalism at University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $43,157/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)
Job Market Large (50,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #96 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 $494K $494K $462K
Earnings Multiple 2.0x 2.0x 1.8x
Probability of Field Employment 53% 46% 31%
DegreeOutlook Score 34 33 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$250,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$133,668
47% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Richmond's Journalism program earn $43,157/yr in their first year — 25% above the $34,417 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The financial case is thin at 2.0x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in Journalism's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #96 of 178 Journalism programs, University of Richmond falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Richmond

University of Richmond admits 23% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, a smaller institution with 3,002 students in University of Richmond, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $133,668 — 47% less than the list price.

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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 University of Richmond

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($76,763) Accounting and Related Services ($71,508) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($68,151) Economics ($61,027) Human Resources Management and Services ($55,123) Political Science and Government ($43,253) English Language and Literature, General ($38,333) Psychology, General ($36,309)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Journalism at University of Richmond?
A score of 33/100 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 $462,383 in decade earnings vs $493,809 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →