Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,545/yr, roughly in line with the $34,417 national median for Journalism. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.6x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,212 represents roughly 9 months of the $35,545 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #91 of 178 Journalism programs, Oakland University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $35,545 to $49,213 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.