Publishing: master's degree earnings by college

Median earnings of publishing graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 5 colleges. National median: $46,372, rising to $65,229 after four years.

#CollegeStateEarnings after 1 yrAfter 4 yrsMedian debt
1George Washington UniversityDC$62,661$70,038$41,000
2New York UniversityNY$53,360$68,796$97,843
3Emerson CollegeMA$46,372$61,304$51,250
4Pace UniversityNY$43,474$65,229$41,000
5Portland State UniversityOR$39,953$58,153$38,707

Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.

Frequently asked questions

How much do publishing graduates earn?

The median college reports $46,372 in earnings one year after a master's degree in publishing and $65,229 four years after. The highest is $62,661 at George Washington University.

How much student debt do publishing graduates have?

The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $41,000 at the typical college.