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College Scorecard program reportCIP 9.04 · UNITID 232265
Hampton University

Journalism

Bachelor's Degree · Hampton, VA

At Hampton University, the Journalism bachelor's degree program reported $61,675 median earnings four years after completion and $26,250 median federal debt among 119 working graduates.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 releaseDownload source data ↗

Median earnings$61,675Working graduates four years after completion
Median federal debt$26,250Stafford and Grad PLUS debt for the program cohort
Working graduates119Four-year earnings cohort
Peer records56Same field and credential passing the evidence rule

01 · Published outcomes

How much do Journalism graduates at Hampton University earn and borrow?

Four-year median earnings were $61,675, five-year median earnings were $56,384, and median federal debt was $26,250 for the published program cohorts.

Median earnings four years after completion$61,675
Median earnings five years after completion$56,384

Earnings cover graduates who were working and not enrolled. Median debt uses a separate federal borrower cohort and is not a yearly payment.

02 · Same-field context

How does Hampton University’s Journalism program compare?

Among 56 published bachelor's degree records in this field, earnings ranked at the 71th percentile and debt was lower than about 9% of peers.

Four-year earnings percentile71th

Higher earnings than about 71% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Debt position9%

Lower median debt than about 9% of published same-field, same-credential records.

Percentiles describe this published peer group; they are not a rating of instruction, selectivity, or individual outcomes.

03 · Comparison records

Which colleges publish Journalism for the same credential?

The comparison group contains 56 institution-program records with the same field and credential, at least 75 working graduates, and published earnings and debt.

Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · 132 working graduates$80,258 earnings · $15,333 debtUniversity of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI · Bachelor's Degree · 143 working graduates$75,967 earnings · $23,250 debtSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY · Bachelor's Degree · 183 working graduates$70,404 earnings · $27,000 debtUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · 528 working graduates$69,016 earnings · $21,400 debtUniversity of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park, MD · Bachelor's Degree · 120 working graduates$68,128 earnings · $23,250 debtUniversity of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · 356 working graduates$66,799 earnings · $20,500 debtAmerican UniversityWashington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · 76 working graduates$66,635 earnings · $25,000 debtUniversity of ArkansasFayetteville, AR · Bachelor's Degree · 124 working graduates$66,087 earnings · $21,500 debtBoston UniversityBoston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · 120 working graduates$65,617 earnings · $24,813 debtArizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe, AZ · Bachelor's Degree · 257 working graduates$64,224 earnings · $19,937 debtBaylor UniversityWaco, TX · Bachelor's Degree · 78 working graduates$63,622 earnings · $23,959 debtCalifornia State University-ChicoChico, CA · Bachelor's Degree · 76 working graduates$63,358 earnings · $18,750 debtEmerson CollegeBoston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · 105 working graduates$63,337 earnings · $24,580 debtRutgers University-New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · 258 working graduates$62,670 earnings · $26,000 debtUniversity of KansasLawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · 188 working graduates$62,394 earnings · $22,811 debtPennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA · Bachelor's Degree · 211 working graduates$62,336 earnings · $25,000 debtThe University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · 116 working graduates$61,145 earnings · $21,500 debtUniversity of GeorgiaAthens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · 105 working graduates$60,729 earnings · $21,120 debt

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04 · Institution context

Where can I find Hampton University cost and completion data?

The Hampton University institution report publishes school-level net price, completion, retention, undergraduate aid, and debt; those measures use cohorts separate from this program’s earnings and debt cohorts.

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia · Private nonprofit

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Answers at a glance

Journalism at Hampton University: frequently asked questions

The program FAQ reports $61,675 four-year median earnings, $26,250 median federal debt, 119 working graduates, and 56 same-field peer records.

How much do graduates of this Journalism program earn?

Median earnings were $61,675 four years after completion and $56,384 five years after completion for working graduates who were not enrolled.

What is the median federal debt for this Journalism program?

The published median federal debt was $26,250 across a reported debt cohort of — borrowers.

How is the peer group selected?

Peers share CIP field 9.04 and the Bachelor's Degree credential level, have at least 75 working graduates, and have published earnings and debt medians.