9 colleges · Michigan
Journalism colleges in Michigan
9 colleges in Michigan offer a bachelor's degree in journalism (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $36,603 a year after graduating, compared with $41,162 nationally.
All journalism programs in Michigan
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | 90 | $41,025 | $59,498 | $18,500 |
| Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI | 31 | $37,063 | $54,188 | $22,250 |
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | 22 | $32,394 | $47,775 | $26,500 |
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | 12 | $36,464 | $46,680 | n/a |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | 15 | $36,603 | $45,245 | n/a |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Madonna UniversityLivonia, MI | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor, MI | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| The University of OlivetOlivet, MI | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Michigan offer journalism?
9 colleges in Michigan awarded bachelor's degrees in journalism in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do journalism graduates earn the most in Michigan?
Michigan State University, with median earnings of $59,498 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Journalism nationwide · All colleges in Michigan
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.