by our College Data Analytics Team
[Journalism](/majors/communication-journalism-media/journalism/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their journalism graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying journalism schools.
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Below are the schools whose journalism graduates go on to earn the most.
Duquesne University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying journalism schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, journalism degree recipients from Duquesne University typically earn about $52,409 annually.
Lehigh University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in journalism, landing the #2 spot this year. Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. Early-career journalism graduates from Lehigh University make a median of around $45,256 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in journalism will find them at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career journalism graduates from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus make a median of around $44,882 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Temple University earned it the #4 place for journalism. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Journalism graduates of Temple University earn a median of about $54,063 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in journalism will find them at Point Park University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Point Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Journalism graduates of Point Park University earn a median of about $44,514 a year early in their careers.
Widener University Main Campus came in at #6 for journalism graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Chester, Widener University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career journalism graduates from Widener University Main Campus make a median of around $22,058 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their journalism graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 6 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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