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Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Broadcast Journalism Degree

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

What Do You Learn With This Degree?

A program that focuses on the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs via radio, television, and video/film media; and that prepares individuals to be professional broadcast journalists, editors, producers, directors, and managers. Includes instruction in the principles of broadcast technology; broadcast reporting; on- and off-camera and microphone procedures and techniques; program, sound, and video/film editing; program design and production; media law and policy; and professional standards and ethics.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
  • Salary Value (U.S.): $49,924
    "Salary Value"  is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
  • Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 12.6%
    The "average of job growth averages"  is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
  • Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
  • Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $24,596/yr
  • Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.):  $19,750/yr
  • Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $18,518/yr
  • Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.):  $14,824/yr
  • Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.):  $22,026/yr
  • Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.):  $17,667/yr

All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.

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Average Salary Medians

What Are Salary Medians?

Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.

For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".

Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.

Overall Salary Value: $49,924

The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Connecticut ($67,605) in the New Haven, CT metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Salary Values for Alaska

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($51,340).

Fairbanks, AK $51,340
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,450
$50,290
Alabama

Metro Area Salary Values for Alabama

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($50,615).

Huntsville, AL $50,615
Montgomery, AL $33,465
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $28,260
Dothan, AL $31,490
Tuscaloosa, AL $42,230
Mobile, AL $41,480
$40,278
Arkansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Arkansas

West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($51,030).

West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $51,030
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $47,510
Fort Smith, AR-OK $30,200
$45,212
Arizona

Metro Area Salary Values for Arizona

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($52,320).

Tucson, AZ $52,320
Prescott, AZ $42,830
$50,964
California

Metro Area Salary Values for California

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($85,698).

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $85,027
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $63,058
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $64,908
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $69,328
Fresno, CA $51,085
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $54,985
Salinas, CA $62,285
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $73,925
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $85,698
Chico, CA $41,020
Modesto, CA $45,920
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,280
Santa Rosa, CA $61,340
Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,200
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $40,600
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,250
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,520
$66,307
Colorado

Metro Area Salary Values for Colorado

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($67,625).

Fort Collins, CO $47,490
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,010
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $67,625
Greeley, CO $55,820
Pueblo, CO $40,260
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $25,410
Colorado Springs, CO $53,227
$51,077
Connecticut

Metro Area Salary Values for Connecticut

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($71,772).

New Haven, CT $71,772
Danbury, CT $68,983
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $70,925
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $66,385
Waterbury, CT $53,040
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $47,420
$67,605
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Salary Values for Florida

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($62,780).

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,085
Tallahassee, FL $55,250
Jacksonville, FL $53,648
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,596
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $43,862
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $40,720
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $46,310
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $44,420
Gainesville, FL $49,187
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $47,760
Ocala, FL $52,440
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $62,780
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $51,000
Port St. Lucie, FL $40,800
$49,184
Georgia

Metro Area Salary Values for Georgia

Warner Robins, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($90,370).

Savannah, GA $50,503
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $61,120
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $44,190
Warner Robins, GA $90,370
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $47,190
$56,340
Hawaii N/A
Iowa

Metro Area Salary Values for Iowa

Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($85,830).

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $54,992
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $85,830
Iowa City, IA $44,834
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $34,450
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $25,450
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $31,425
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $31,813
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $47,170
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $37,420
Dubuque, IA $46,600
$43,975
Idaho

Metro Area Salary Values for Idaho

Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($50,050).

Coeur d'Alene, ID $32,410
Idaho Falls, ID $32,190
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Pocatello, ID $50,050
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $41,910
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $41,430
$40,063
Illinois

Metro Area Salary Values for Illinois

Rockford, IL metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($71,040).

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $38,240
Champaign-Urbana, IL $22,790
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $51,270
Peoria, IL $35,070
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $33,593
Springfield, IL $36,995
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $26,200
Rockford, IL $71,040
$39,326
Indiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Indiana

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($53,223).

Columbus, IN $41,200
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $42,580
Evansville, IN-KY $41,395
Fort Wayne, IN $43,920
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $53,223
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $52,970
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
Muncie, IN $49,530
Terre Haute, IN $43,295
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $34,420
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $30,353
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $33,255
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $43,944
$42,898
Kansas

Metro Area Salary Values for Kansas

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($63,030).

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $30,677
Wichita, KS $45,920
Topeka, KS $63,030
$41,150
Kentucky

Metro Area Salary Values for Kentucky

Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($52,730).

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $38,170
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,236
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $28,215
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $22,185
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $27,540
Lexington-Fayette, KY $52,730
$38,995
Louisiana

Metro Area Salary Values for Louisiana

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($56,960).

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $47,304
Lafayette, LA $32,765
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $56,960
$42,454
Massachusetts

Metro Area Salary Values for Massachusetts

Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($68,712).

Springfield, MA-CT $57,814
Worcester, MA-CT $68,712
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $59,630
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $44,075
$60,003
Maryland

Metro Area Salary Values for Maryland

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($48,060).

Salisbury, MD-DE $48,060
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,660
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $37,480
$39,067
Maine

Metro Area Salary Values for Maine

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($36,873).

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,873
Portland-South Portland, ME $35,610
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $32,930
$35,348
Michigan

Metro Area Salary Values for Michigan

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($86,930).

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $65,358
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $45,428
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $86,930
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $42,015
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $41,834
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,920
Flint, MI $53,190
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,730
$48,813
Minnesota

Metro Area Salary Values for Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($55,475).

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,475
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $45,878
St. Cloud, MN $31,600
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $38,897
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $26,160
$44,605
Missouri

Metro Area Salary Values for Missouri

Springfield, MO metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($54,683).

St. Louis, MO-IL $50,113
Springfield, MO $54,683
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $41,757
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $36,300
Columbia, MO $48,030
Kansas City, MO-KS $48,337
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $23,000
St. Joseph, MO-KS $23,430
Jefferson City, MO $38,540
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $34,610
$43,659
Mississippi

Metro Area Salary Values for Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($27,345).

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $27,345
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $17,920
$24,203
Montana

Metro Area Salary Values for Montana

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($40,272).

Great Falls, MT $31,250
Missoula, MT $35,683
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $40,272
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $30,895
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $24,842
$32,649
North Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for North Carolina

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($80,473).

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $80,473
Greensboro-High Point, NC $54,600
Raleigh, NC $53,022
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $34,250
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $44,333
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $53,432
Fayetteville, NC $18,090
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $28,510
Wilmington, NC $40,015
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $35,040
Winston-Salem, NC $48,540
$49,586
North Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for North Dakota

Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($40,470).

Grand Forks, ND-MN $40,160
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,160
Fargo, ND-MN $40,470
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $30,450
$36,810
Nebraska

Metro Area Salary Values for Nebraska

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($46,982).

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $46,982
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $28,655
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $30,167
$38,272
New Hampshire

Metro Area Salary Values for New Hampshire

Manchester, NH metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($62,490).

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $45,902
Portsmouth, NH-ME $58,647
Manchester, NH $62,490
$53,043
New Jersey

Metro Area Salary Values for New Jersey

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($69,593).

Ocean City, NJ $49,373
Trenton, NJ $69,593
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $46,523
$56,606
New Mexico

Metro Area Salary Values for New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($57,610).

Farmington, NM $49,870
Las Cruces, NM $57,610
Santa Fe, NM $53,300
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,800
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $31,935
$45,821
Nevada

Metro Area Salary Values for Nevada

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($54,210).

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,680
Reno, NV $43,388
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,210
$46,404
New York

Metro Area Salary Values for New York

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($77,892).

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $55,782
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $77,892
Rochester, NY $55,185
Syracuse, NY $53,546
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $40,660
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $63,930
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $32,737
Utica-Rome, NY $31,710
Binghamton, NY $47,660
Ithaca, NY $62,300
$55,564
Ohio

Metro Area Salary Values for Ohio

Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($59,728).

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,666
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $59,728
Columbus, OH $54,047
Dayton, OH $50,324
Toledo, OH $50,592
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $42,743
Canton-Massillon, OH $41,840
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $45,945
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $33,845
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $27,560
$49,699
Oklahoma

Metro Area Salary Values for Oklahoma

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($48,834).

Tulsa, OK $48,834
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,687
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $26,880
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,900
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,243
$40,980
Oregon

Metro Area Salary Values for Oregon

Salem, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($61,280).

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,040
Medford, OR $42,400
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $34,205
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $27,420
Eugene, OR $50,160
Salem, OR $61,280
$48,274
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Salary Values for Pennsylvania

Erie, PA metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($70,390).

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $61,545
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,478
Pittsburgh, PA $58,118
Lancaster, PA $44,770
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $26,440
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $37,470
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $43,360
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $43,680
State College, PA $34,010
Williamsport, PA $50,510
York-Hanover, PA $52,470
Erie, PA $70,390
$51,558
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto Rico

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($42,130).

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $42,130
$42,130
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Salary Values for South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($55,008).

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $33,460
Columbia, SC $52,243
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $55,008
$49,592
South Dakota

Metro Area Salary Values for South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($37,107).

Sioux Falls, SD $37,107
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $35,660
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $35,375
$36,131
Tennessee

Metro Area Salary Values for Tennessee

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($58,227).

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,227
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $56,100
Knoxville, TN $43,313
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $33,855
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $31,610
Johnson City, TN $49,380
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $51,180
$48,464
Texas

Metro Area Salary Values for Texas

College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($58,830).

College Station-Bryan, TX $58,830
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,043
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $53,120
Killeen-Temple, TX $58,340
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,720
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $32,903
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $28,430
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $40,730
Corpus Christi, TX $34,845
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $45,410
San Angelo, TX $23,310
Waco, TX $41,417
El Paso, TX $41,875
Wichita Falls, TX $27,900
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,890
Longview, TX $58,307
Lubbock, TX $43,417
$45,705
Utah

Metro Area Salary Values for Utah

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($88,130).

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $88,130
Provo-Orem, UT $36,393
Salt Lake City, UT $58,170
$53,117
Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for Virginia

Winchester, VA-WV metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($65,180).

Charlottesville, VA $63,280
Lynchburg, VA $49,050
Richmond, VA $57,654
Roanoke, VA $53,970
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $45,590
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $54,328
Winchester, VA-WV $65,180
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $46,280
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $42,645
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $47,070
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $50,430
$53,380
Vermont

Metro Area Salary Values for Vermont

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($52,050).

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,770
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $52,050
$50,910
Wisconsin

Metro Area Salary Values for Wisconsin

Madison, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($58,067).

Madison, WI $58,067
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,703
Green Bay, WI $29,040
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $45,424
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,762
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $54,750
$45,372
West Virginia

Metro Area Salary Values for West Virginia

Charleston, WV metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($47,355).

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $32,947
Charleston, WV $47,355
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $33,700
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $29,080
$36,619
Wyoming

Metro Area Salary Values for Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($51,510).

Cheyenne, WY $51,510
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $38,345
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $39,580
$41,472

Master's

Average Salary Median: $59,217

The state with the highest average salary median for a master's degree is California ($106,473) in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Master's)

Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,760) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $66,760
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $54,960
$60,860
Alabama N/A
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Master's)

West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($51,030) for a master's degree in this area of study.

West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $51,030
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR N/A
Fort Smith, AR-OK N/A
$51,030
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Master's)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($72,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Tucson, AZ $72,330
Prescott, AZ N/A
$72,330
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Master's)

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($133,120) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $133,120
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $89,680
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $81,730
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $121,360
Fresno, CA N/A
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA N/A
Salinas, CA N/A
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA N/A
Chico, CA N/A
Modesto, CA N/A
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA N/A
Santa Rosa, CA N/A
Stockton-Lodi, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA N/A
$106,473
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Master's)

Fort Collins, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($61,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Fort Collins, CO $61,260
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO N/A
Greeley, CO N/A
Pueblo, CO N/A
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Colorado Springs, CO N/A
$61,260
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Master's)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($83,560) for a master's degree in this area of study.

New Haven, CT $83,560
Danbury, CT N/A
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT N/A
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI N/A
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$83,560
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Master's)

Tallahassee, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($78,970) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $71,380
Tallahassee, FL $78,970
Jacksonville, FL N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL N/A
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL N/A
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL N/A
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL N/A
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Gainesville, FL N/A
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL N/A
Ocala, FL N/A
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL N/A
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL N/A
Port St. Lucie, FL N/A
$75,175
Georgia N/A
Hawaii N/A
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Master's)

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($89,950) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $89,950
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $85,830
Iowa City, IA N/A
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD N/A
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL N/A
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA N/A
Dubuque, IA N/A
$87,890
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Master's)

Pocatello, ID metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($50,050) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID $32,410
Idaho Falls, ID $32,190
Lewiston, ID-WA $39,450
Pocatello, ID $50,050
Twin Falls, ID $38,420
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $48,980
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $43,150
$40,664
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Master's)

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($61,050) for a master's degree in this area of study.

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $61,050
Champaign-Urbana, IL N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI N/A
Peoria, IL N/A
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
Springfield, IL N/A
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
Rockford, IL N/A
$61,050
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Master's)

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($56,070) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Columbus, IN $41,200
Elkhart-Goshen, IN $42,580
Evansville, IN-KY $42,660
Fort Wayne, IN $43,270
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $47,250
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $56,070
Michigan City-La Porte, IN $43,120
Muncie, IN $49,530
Terre Haute, IN $46,880
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $37,940
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $43,400
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $38,590
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI N/A
$44,374
Kansas N/A
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Master's)

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($60,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $60,260
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN N/A
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
$60,260
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Master's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($61,420) for a master's degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $61,420
Lafayette, LA N/A
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA N/A
$61,420
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Master's)

Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($93,230) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Springfield, MA-CT $77,190
Worcester, MA-CT $93,230
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH N/A
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area N/A
$85,210
Maryland N/A
Maine N/A
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Master's)

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($86,930) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $80,440
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $51,570
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $86,930
Lansing-East Lansing, MI N/A
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
Flint, MI N/A
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
$72,980
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Master's)

Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($70,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,380
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,800
St. Cloud, MN N/A
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$68,090
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Master's)

Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($68,880) for a master's degree in this area of study.

St. Louis, MO-IL $65,890
Springfield, MO $67,270
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $68,880
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $61,880
Columbia, MO N/A
Kansas City, MO-KS N/A
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
St. Joseph, MO-KS N/A
Jefferson City, MO N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$65,980
Mississippi N/A
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Master's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($44,000) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Great Falls, MT $32,150
Missoula, MT $35,070
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $44,000
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $37,700
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $33,510
$36,486
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Master's)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($83,380) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $83,380
Greensboro-High Point, NC $70,130
Raleigh, NC $50,860
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $60,200
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $57,840
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC N/A
Fayetteville, NC N/A
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Wilmington, NC N/A
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Winston-Salem, NC N/A
$64,482
North Dakota N/A
Nebraska N/A
New Hampshire N/A
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Master's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($62,330) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $48,080
Trenton, NJ $62,330
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $59,470
$56,627
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Master's)

Las Cruces, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($57,610) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Farmington, NM $49,870
Las Cruces, NM $57,610
Santa Fe, NM $51,020
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $42,800
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $43,610
$48,982
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Master's)

Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($54,210) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $53,680
Reno, NV $44,910
Nevada nonmetropolitan area $54,210
$50,933
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Master's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($87,260) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $58,180
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $87,260
Rochester, NY $59,670
Syracuse, NY $83,890
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $54,050
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $71,600
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Utica-Rome, NY N/A
Binghamton, NY N/A
Ithaca, NY N/A
$69,108
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Master's)

Toledo, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($82,280) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,090
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $71,810
Columbus, OH $70,700
Dayton, OH $58,960
Toledo, OH $82,280
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,450
Canton-Massillon, OH N/A
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) N/A
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
$71,548
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Master's)

Tulsa, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($59,600) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $59,600
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
$59,600
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Master's)

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($70,420) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $70,420
Medford, OR N/A
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eugene, OR N/A
Salem, OR N/A
$70,420
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Master's)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($73,120) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $70,060
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,120
Pittsburgh, PA $72,340
Lancaster, PA N/A
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA N/A
State College, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA N/A
Erie, PA N/A
$71,840
Puerto Rico N/A
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina N/A
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Master's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($42,830) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $42,830
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $42,390
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,020
$41,080
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Master's)

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($71,370) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $71,370
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $60,210
Knoxville, TN N/A
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
Johnson City, TN N/A
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA N/A
$65,790
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Master's)

College Station-Bryan, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($83,800) for a master's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $83,800
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,560
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $67,130
Killeen-Temple, TX $72,640
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,740
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $50,740
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $19,420
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $50,660
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX N/A
San Angelo, TX N/A
Waco, TX N/A
El Paso, TX N/A
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX N/A
Longview, TX N/A
Lubbock, TX N/A
$56,711
Utah N/A
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Master's)

Winchester, VA-WV metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($65,180) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA $63,280
Lynchburg, VA $49,050
Richmond, VA $50,380
Roanoke, VA $49,900
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA $45,590
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $56,250
Winchester, VA-WV $65,180
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $46,280
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $45,900
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $47,070
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $50,430
$51,755
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Master's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($53,680) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,770
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,680
$52,225
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Master's)

Madison, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($80,620) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $80,620
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,060
Green Bay, WI N/A
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI N/A
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
$68,840
West Virginia N/A
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Master's)

Cheyenne, WY metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($51,510) for a master's degree in this area of study.

Cheyenne, WY $51,510
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $46,860
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $47,550
$48,640

Bachelor's

Average Salary Median: $46,208

The state with the highest average salary median for a bachelor's degree is Connecticut ($71,554) in the New Haven, CT metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Bachelor's)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($49,410) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fairbanks, AK $46,200
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $49,410
$47,805
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($52,450) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Huntsville, AL $52,280
Montgomery, AL $33,465
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $30,600
Dothan, AL N/A
Tuscaloosa, AL $52,450
Mobile, AL $41,480
$42,055
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Bachelor's)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($46,805) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $46,805
Fort Smith, AR-OK $30,200
$38,503
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Bachelor's)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($49,627) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Tucson, AZ $49,627
Prescott, AZ $42,830
$46,228
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Bachelor's)

San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($88,970) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $74,817
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $52,587
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $63,147
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $58,983
Fresno, CA $51,085
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,583
Salinas, CA $57,340
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $69,240
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $88,970
Chico, CA $41,020
Modesto, CA $45,920
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $62,280
Santa Rosa, CA $64,475
Stockton-Lodi, CA $71,200
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $40,600
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,250
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,520
$58,707
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Bachelor's)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($64,535) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Fort Collins, CO $49,940
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $36,010
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $64,535
Greeley, CO N/A
Pueblo, CO N/A
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Colorado Springs, CO $54,055
$51,135
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Bachelor's)

New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($73,910) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

New Haven, CT $73,910
Danbury, CT $71,625
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $73,180
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $67,500
Waterbury, CT N/A
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area N/A
$71,554
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Bachelor's)

Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($62,780) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $38,185
Tallahassee, FL $50,020
Jacksonville, FL $58,303
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,660
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $42,967
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $41,330
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $46,385
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $44,420
Gainesville, FL $49,090
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL $47,760
Ocala, FL $52,440
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $62,780
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $51,000
Port St. Lucie, FL $40,800
$48,081
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Bachelor's)

Warner Robins, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($90,370) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Savannah, GA $53,390
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $61,120
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $44,190
Warner Robins, GA $90,370
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $47,190
$59,252
Hawaii N/A
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Bachelor's)

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($62,700) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $49,703
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Iowa City, IA $48,103
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $34,450
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $25,450
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $33,810
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $32,790
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $62,700
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $38,770
Dubuque, IA $46,600
$41,375
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Bachelor's)

Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($40,570) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Coeur d'Alene, ID N/A
Idaho Falls, ID N/A
Lewiston, ID-WA N/A
Pocatello, ID N/A
Twin Falls, ID N/A
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $34,840
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $40,570
$37,705
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Bachelor's)

Rockford, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($71,040) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $27,140
Champaign-Urbana, IL $22,790
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $48,415
Peoria, IL $37,395
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $34,440
Springfield, IL $42,500
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area N/A
Rockford, IL $71,040
$40,531
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Bachelor's)

Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($52,580) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Columbus, IN N/A
Elkhart-Goshen, IN N/A
Evansville, IN-KY $40,130
Fort Wayne, IN $38,640
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $49,547
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $52,580
Michigan City-La Porte, IN N/A
Muncie, IN N/A
Terre Haute, IN $39,710
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $32,660
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $26,810
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $33,165
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $45,207
$39,828
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Bachelor's)

Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($63,030) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $30,490
Wichita, KS $51,700
Topeka, KS $63,030
$48,407
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Bachelor's)

Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($52,730) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $32,105
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $44,693
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $28,215
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $22,960
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
Lexington-Fayette, KY $52,730
$36,141
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Bachelor's)

New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($41,520) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $41,520
Lafayette, LA $33,090
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA N/A
$37,305
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Bachelor's)

Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($72,430) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Springfield, MA-CT $55,845
Worcester, MA-CT $59,957
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $72,430
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $52,530
$60,190
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Bachelor's)

Maryland nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($37,480) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Salisbury, MD-DE N/A
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,660
Maryland nonmetropolitan area $37,480
$34,570
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Bachelor's)

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($37,135) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $37,135
Portland-South Portland, ME N/A
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,800
$36,968
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Bachelor's)

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($60,905) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $60,905
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $43,413
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI N/A
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $42,015
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $41,377
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,330
Flint, MI $53,190
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $34,730
$45,994
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Bachelor's)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($43,765) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,765
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $41,065
St. Cloud, MN $31,600
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $42,900
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $26,160
$37,098
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Bachelor's)

Springfield, MO metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($48,390) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

St. Louis, MO-IL $48,213
Springfield, MO $48,390
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $26,790
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $28,085
Columbia, MO $48,030
Kansas City, MO-KS $44,075
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $23,000
St. Joseph, MO-KS N/A
Jefferson City, MO $38,540
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $34,610
$37,748
Mississippi

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Bachelor's)

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($27,345) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $27,345
Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $17,920
$22,633
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Bachelor's)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($41,900) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Great Falls, MT $30,800
Missoula, MT $36,595
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $41,900
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $31,110
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $22,955
$32,672
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Bachelor's)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($78,740) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $78,740
Greensboro-High Point, NC $50,835
Raleigh, NC $54,950
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $23,890
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $45,250
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $53,170
Fayetteville, NC $18,090
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $28,510
Wilmington, NC $43,240
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $39,640
Winston-Salem, NC $48,540
$44,078
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Bachelor's)

Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($43,680) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Grand Forks, ND-MN $40,160
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,160
Fargo, ND-MN $43,680
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $31,920
$37,980
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Bachelor's)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($47,847) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $47,847
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $26,650
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $30,795
$35,097
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Bachelor's)

Manchester, NH metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($62,490) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $46,737
Portsmouth, NH-ME $56,225
Manchester, NH $62,490
$55,151
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Bachelor's)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($73,370) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ocean City, NJ $50,020
Trenton, NJ $73,370
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $40,050
$54,480
New Mexico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Bachelor's)

Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($55,580) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Farmington, NM N/A
Las Cruces, NM N/A
Santa Fe, NM $55,580
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $20,260
$37,920
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Bachelor's)

Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($42,950) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV N/A
Reno, NV $42,950
Nevada nonmetropolitan area N/A
$42,950
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Bachelor's)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($73,167) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $52,893
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $73,167
Rochester, NY $55,640
Syracuse, NY $46,810
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $39,995
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $56,260
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $32,195
Utica-Rome, NY N/A
Binghamton, NY $47,660
Ithaca, NY $62,725
$51,927
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Bachelor's)

West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($62,210) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $51,695
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $54,145
Columbus, OH $51,577
Dayton, OH $47,150
Toledo, OH $46,880
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $20,070
Canton-Massillon, OH $39,963
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $62,210
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $41,960
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area N/A
$46,183
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Bachelor's)

Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($48,060) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Tulsa, OK $47,600
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,250
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,060
$41,970
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Bachelor's)

Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($61,280) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,490
Medford, OR $42,615
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $39,220
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area N/A
Eugene, OR $51,365
Salem, OR $61,280
$50,994
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)

Erie, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($70,390) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $57,975
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $59,603
Pittsburgh, PA $54,053
Lancaster, PA $42,450
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $26,440
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $41,030
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $45,710
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA $43,680
State College, PA $34,010
Williamsport, PA $50,510
York-Hanover, PA $52,470
Erie, PA $70,390
$48,193
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Bachelor's)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($41,720) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $41,720
$41,720
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Bachelor's)

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($63,120) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $27,870
Columbia, SC $54,115
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $63,120
$48,368
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Bachelor's)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($32,860) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Sioux Falls, SD $32,860
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $30,160
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $32,730
$31,917
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Bachelor's)

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($54,210) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $53,377
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $54,210
Knoxville, TN $41,105
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $33,855
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $28,450
Johnson City, TN $49,380
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA $51,180
$44,508
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Bachelor's)

Longview, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($57,315) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

College Station-Bryan, TX $52,920
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,433
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $49,963
Killeen-Temple, TX $44,040
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $50,725
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $19,780
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $32,060
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $35,765
Corpus Christi, TX $34,845
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $44,303
San Angelo, TX $23,310
Waco, TX $41,805
El Paso, TX $51,920
Wichita Falls, TX N/A
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $47,890
Longview, TX $57,315
Lubbock, TX $43,395
$42,467
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Bachelor's)

Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($88,130) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT $88,130
Provo-Orem, UT $38,310
Salt Lake City, UT $56,905
$61,115
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Bachelor's)

Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($55,733) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Charlottesville, VA N/A
Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA $55,733
Roanoke, VA N/A
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $50,083
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $39,390
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$48,402
Vermont

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Bachelor's)

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($50,420) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $48,770
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $50,420
$49,595
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Bachelor's)

Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($54,750) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Madison, WI $46,790
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,460
Green Bay, WI $29,040
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $46,430
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $44,430
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $54,750
$45,150
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Bachelor's)

Charleston, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($54,570) for a bachelor's degree in this area of study.

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $34,845
Charleston, WV $54,570
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH N/A
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$44,708
Wyoming N/A

No Degree

Average Salary Median: $44,348

The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is California ($68,742) in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.

Alaska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (No Degree)

Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($46,735) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Fairbanks, AK $46,200
Alaska nonmetropolitan area $46,735
$46,468
Alabama

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)

Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($45,620) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Huntsville, AL $45,620
Montgomery, AL N/A
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $25,920
Dothan, AL $31,490
Tuscaloosa, AL $32,010
Mobile, AL N/A
$33,760
Arkansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)

Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($48,215) for jobs which don't require a degree.

West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $48,215
Fort Smith, AR-OK N/A
$48,215
Arizona

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)

Tucson, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($46,355) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Tucson, AZ $46,355
Prescott, AZ N/A
$46,355
California

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($87,980) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,295
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $67,850
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA $59,140
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA $58,830
Fresno, CA N/A
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $65,190
Salinas, CA $77,120
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $87,980
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA $82,425
Chico, CA N/A
Modesto, CA N/A
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA N/A
Santa Rosa, CA $55,070
Stockton-Lodi, CA N/A
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area N/A
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $57,520
$68,742
Colorado

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)

Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($70,715) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Fort Collins, CO $31,270
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area N/A
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO $70,715
Greeley, CO $55,820
Pueblo, CO $40,260
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $25,410
Colorado Springs, CO $51,570
$45,841
Connecticut

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($68,670) for jobs which don't require a degree.

New Haven, CT $63,740
Danbury, CT $66,340
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $68,670
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT-RI $65,270
Waterbury, CT $53,040
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $47,420
$60,747
Washington, D.C. N/A
Delaware N/A
Florida

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (No Degree)

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($55,000) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,590
Tallahassee, FL $48,620
Jacksonville, FL $46,665
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,000
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,205
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $40,110
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL $46,235
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL N/A
Gainesville, FL $49,380
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL N/A
Ocala, FL N/A
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL N/A
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL N/A
Port St. Lucie, FL $40,800
$46,734
Georgia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)

Savannah, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($44,730) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Savannah, GA $44,730
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA N/A
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC N/A
Warner Robins, GA N/A
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$44,730
Hawaii N/A
Iowa

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($45,445) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $45,445
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Iowa City, IA $39,930
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD N/A
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $29,040
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $29,860
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $31,640
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $36,070
Dubuque, IA N/A
$35,331
Idaho

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (No Degree)

Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($40,570) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Coeur d'Alene, ID N/A
Idaho Falls, ID N/A
Lewiston, ID-WA N/A
Pocatello, ID N/A
Twin Falls, ID N/A
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $40,570
$40,570
Illinois

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (No Degree)

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($56,980) for jobs which don't require a degree.

East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $26,530
Champaign-Urbana, IL N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI $56,980
Peoria, IL $30,420
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $31,900
Springfield, IL $31,490
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $26,200
Rockford, IL N/A
$33,920
Indiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($61,725) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Columbus, IN N/A
Elkhart-Goshen, IN N/A
Evansville, IN-KY N/A
Fort Wayne, IN $55,130
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN $61,725
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $50,650
Michigan City-La Porte, IN N/A
Muncie, IN N/A
Terre Haute, IN N/A
Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area N/A
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $24,390
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $28,100
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $42,050
$43,674
Kansas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)

Wichita, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($40,140) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Kansas nonmetropolitan area $31,050
Wichita, KS $40,140
Topeka, KS N/A
$35,595
Kentucky

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)

Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($58,550) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $28,210
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $58,550
West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area N/A
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $21,410
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $27,540
Lexington-Fayette, KY N/A
$33,928
Louisiana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (No Degree)

Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($56,960) for jobs which don't require a degree.

New Orleans-Metairie, LA $46,030
Lafayette, LA $32,440
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $56,960
$45,143
Massachusetts

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)

Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($70,460) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Springfield, MA-CT $50,095
Worcester, MA-CT $70,460
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH $46,830
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $35,620
$50,751
Maryland

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)

Salisbury, MD-DE metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($48,060) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Salisbury, MD-DE $48,060
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV N/A
Maryland nonmetropolitan area N/A
$48,060
Maine

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($36,350) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,350
Portland-South Portland, ME $35,610
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $29,060
$33,673
Michigan

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($59,180) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,180
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $45,380
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI N/A
Lansing-East Lansing, MI N/A
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,520
Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $25,510
Flint, MI N/A
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area N/A
$43,148
Minnesota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (No Degree)

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($68,990) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,990
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $30,580
St. Cloud, MN N/A
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $30,890
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$43,487
Missouri

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)

Kansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($56,860) for jobs which don't require a degree.

St. Louis, MO-IL $45,075
Springfield, MO $48,390
Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $29,600
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $27,150
Columbia, MO N/A
Kansas City, MO-KS $56,860
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
St. Joseph, MO-KS $23,430
Jefferson City, MO N/A
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area N/A
$38,418
Mississippi N/A
Montana

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)

Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($36,780) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Great Falls, MT $30,800
Missoula, MT $34,470
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $36,780
West Montana nonmetropolitan area $27,385
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $22,395
$30,366
North Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (No Degree)

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($81,030) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $81,030
Greensboro-High Point, NC $46,600
Raleigh, NC $52,175
Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $29,020
Mountain North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $29,910
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $53,825
Fayetteville, NC N/A
Northeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area N/A
Wilmington, NC $36,790
Southeast Coastal North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $30,440
Winston-Salem, NC $48,540
$45,370
North Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (No Degree)

Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($37,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Grand Forks, ND-MN N/A
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area N/A
Fargo, ND-MN $37,260
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $28,980
$33,120
Nebraska

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($45,685) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA $45,685
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $30,660
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $28,910
$35,085
New Hampshire

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)

Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($63,490) for jobs which don't require a degree.

West Central-Southwest New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $44,650
Portsmouth, NH-ME $63,490
Manchester, NH $62,490
$56,877
New Jersey

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)

Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($69,300) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Ocean City, NJ $50,020
Trenton, NJ $69,300
Vineland-Bridgeton, NJ $40,050
$53,123
New Mexico N/A
Nevada

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)

Reno, NV metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($43,065) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV N/A
Reno, NV $43,065
Nevada nonmetropolitan area N/A
$43,065
New York

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (No Degree)

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($80,295) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY $58,915
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA $80,295
Rochester, NY $52,260
Syracuse, NY $45,110
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $28,600
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area N/A
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $33,820
Utica-Rome, NY $31,710
Binghamton, NY N/A
Ithaca, NY $61,450
$49,020
Ohio

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)

Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($59,270) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $54,425
Cleveland-Elyria, OH $59,270
Columbus, OH $49,425
Dayton, OH $51,210
Toledo, OH $38,460
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $28,710
Canton-Massillon, OH $47,470
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $29,680
North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $25,730
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $27,560
$41,194
Oklahoma

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (No Degree)

Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($48,610) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Tulsa, OK $44,685
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $25,560
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $26,880
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,900
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48,610
$35,327
Oregon

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (No Degree)

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($51,900) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,900
Medford, OR $42,185
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $29,190
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $27,420
Eugene, OR $47,750
Salem, OR N/A
$39,689
Pennsylvania

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)

Erie, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($70,390) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,170
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,470
Pittsburgh, PA $56,090
Lancaster, PA $51,730
Southern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area N/A
Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $33,910
Northern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $41,010
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA N/A
State College, PA N/A
Williamsport, PA N/A
York-Hanover, PA N/A
Erie, PA $70,390
$52,681
Puerto Rico

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (No Degree)

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($42,540) for jobs which don't require a degree.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR $42,540
$42,540
Rhode Island N/A
South Carolina

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (No Degree)

Columbia, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($50,370) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC $39,050
Columbia, SC $50,370
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC $46,895
$45,438
South Dakota

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (No Degree)

Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($35,630) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Sioux Falls, SD $35,630
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $34,430
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area N/A
$35,030
Tennessee

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)

Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($58,930) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Memphis, TN-MS-AR $58,930
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $55,935
Knoxville, TN $45,520
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area N/A
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $37,930
Johnson City, TN N/A
Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA N/A
$49,579
Texas

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)

Longview, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($60,290) for jobs which don't require a degree.

College Station-Bryan, TX $39,770
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,200
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX $50,850
Killeen-Temple, TX N/A
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,705
West Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $28,190
North Texas Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $30,180
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area N/A
Corpus Christi, TX N/A
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $47,070
San Angelo, TX N/A
Waco, TX $40,640
El Paso, TX $31,830
Wichita Falls, TX $27,900
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX N/A
Longview, TX $60,290
Lubbock, TX $43,460
$42,007
Utah

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)

Salt Lake City, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($60,700) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Ogden-Clearfield, UT N/A
Provo-Orem, UT $32,560
Salt Lake City, UT $60,700
$46,630
Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)

Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($70,690) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Charlottesville, VA N/A
Lynchburg, VA N/A
Richmond, VA $70,690
Roanoke, VA $58,040
Staunton-Waynesboro, VA N/A
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC $59,735
Winchester, VA-WV N/A
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area N/A
$62,822
Vermont N/A
Wisconsin

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)

Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($43,915) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Madison, WI N/A
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $27,590
Green Bay, WI N/A
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI $43,915
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $40,260
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area N/A
$37,255
West Virginia

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)

Charleston, WV metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($40,140) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $29,150
Charleston, WV $40,140
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $33,700
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $29,080
$33,018
Wyoming

Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)

Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($31,610) for jobs which don't require a degree.

Cheyenne, WY N/A
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $29,830
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $31,610
$30,720

6 Jobs Attainable With This Degree

The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles don't require a degree.  For a master's degree, the average salary median is $59,217.  For a bachelor's degree, the average salary median is $46,208.  The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $44,348. 

  Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Salary Ratio: 0.37    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Adjunct Communications Faculty Member
  • Adjunct Instructor
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Assistant Professor
  • Associate Professor
  • College Faculty Member
  • College Professor
  • Communication Arts Lecturer
  • Communication Arts Professor
  • Communication Instructor
  • Communication Lecturer
  • Communication Professor
  • Communication Skills Instructor
  • Communication Studies Professor
  • Communications Assistant Professor
  • Communications Faculty Member
  • Communications Media Professor
  • Communications Professor
  • Instructor
  • Interpersonal Communications Professor
  • Journalism Instructor
  • Journalism Professor
  • Journalism Teacher
  • Journalist Professor
  • Lecturer
  • Mass Communications Professor
  • Media Arts Professor
  • Professor
  • Public Speaking Professor
  • Public Speaking Teacher
  • Rhetoric Professor
  • Speech Communication Professor
  • Speech Instructor
  • Speech Professor
  • Speech Teacher
  • University Faculty Member
  • US Salary Median: $63,498
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 10.1%
  • Prior Experience: 1-2 years
  • Degree Level Required: Master's

  Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Salary Ratio: 0.41    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Anchor
  • Announcer
  • Broadcaster
  • Commercial Announcer
  • DJ (Disc Jockey)
  • Game Show Host
  • Host
  • Hostess
  • Morning News Anchor
  • Morning Show Host
  • News Anchor
  • News Broadcaster
  • Newscaster
  • On-Air Announcer
  • On-Air Personality
  • Program Host
  • Radio Announcer
  • Radio Artist
  • Radio Broadcaster
  • Radio Disc Jockey (Radio DJ)
  • Radio Disk Jockey (Radio DJ)
  • Radio Host
  • Radio Performer
  • Radio Personality
  • Radio Sportscaster
  • Radio Talk Show Host
  • Radio Television Announcer (Radio TV Announcer)
  • Show Host
  • Show Hostess
  • Sports Analyst
  • Sports Anchor
  • Sports Announcer
  • Sports Broadcaster
  • Sports Commentator
  • Sportscaster
  • Talk Show Host
  • Television Announcer (TV Announcer)
  • Television Host (TV Host)
  • Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor)
  • Television Specialist (TV Specialist)
  • Voice Over Announcer
  • Weather Anchor
  • Weather Reporter
  • US Salary Median: $35,077
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 13.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

Salary Ratio: 2.58    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Anchor
  • Anchorman
  • Art Critic
  • Basketball Commentator
  • Blogger
  • Book Critic
  • Book Reviewer
  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Broadcast Meteorologist
  • Broadcast News Advisor
  • Business Reporter
  • Business Writer
  • Columnist
  • Commentator
  • Correspondent
  • Courtroom Reporter
  • Critic
  • Cub Reporter
  • Desk Reporter
  • Digital Commentator
  • Dramatic Critic
  • Editorial Writer
  • Environmental Journalist
  • Fashion Journalist
  • Feature Writer
  • Film Critic
  • Financial Writer
  • Food Critic
  • Food Writer
  • Foreign Correspondent
  • General Assignment Reporter
  • General Assignment Television News Reporter
  • Headline Writer
  • Information Writer
  • Investigative Reporter
  • Journalist
  • Law Reporter
  • Leg Man
  • Magazine Journalist
  • Magazine Writer
  • Marine Reporter
  • Market News Reporter
  • Market Reporter
  • Media Analyst
  • Motion Picture Critic
  • Movie Critic
  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Music Critic
  • Music Journalist
  • News Analyst
  • News Anchor
  • News Commentator
  • News Correspondent
  • News Reporter
  • News Writer
  • Newscaster
  • Newspaper Columnist
  • Newspaper Correspondent
  • Newspaper Journalist
  • Newspaper Reporter
  • Newspaper Writer
  • Political Reporter
  • Press Writer
  • Print Journalist
  • Radio Commentator
  • Radio News Anchor
  • Radio News Writer
  • Radio Talk Show Host
  • Reporter
  • Soccer Commentator
  • Society Reporter
  • Sports Analyst
  • Sports Anchor
  • Sports Commentator
  • Sports Journalist
  • Sports Reporter
  • Sports Writer
  • Staff Reporter
  • Staff Writer
  • Television Anchor
  • Television News Anchor (TV News Anchor)
  • Television News Reporter
  • Television Reporter (TV Reporter)
  • Traffic Reporter
  • Travel Journalist
  • Travel Writer
  • Volleyball Commentator
  • Weather Anchor
  • Weekend Anchor
  • US Salary Median: $43,088
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 13.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Editors

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

Salary Ratio: 0.46    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Acquisitions Editor
  • Acute Editor
  • Advertising Editor
  • Art Editor
  • Assignment Editor
  • Book Editor
  • Business Editor
  • Censor
  • Communications Editor
  • Content Editor
  • Continuity Editor
  • Continuity Reader
  • Copy Reader
  • Dictionary Editor
  • Editor
  • Editorial Specialist
  • Fashion Editor
  • Features Editor
  • Food Editor
  • Greeting Card Editor
  • Index Editor
  • Legal Editor
  • Magazine Editor
  • Make Up Editor
  • Manuscript Editor
  • Manuscript Reader
  • Market Editor
  • Medical Editor
  • News Editor
  • Newspaper Copy Editor
  • Newspaper Editor
  • Newspaper Managing Editor
  • Newspaper Photo Editor
  • Online Content Editor
  • Photo Editor
  • Play Reader
  • Production Editor
  • Program Proposals Coordinator
  • Publication Editor
  • Publications Editor
  • Reader
  • Reviewer
  • Rewrite Editor
  • Science Editor
  • Scientific Publications Editor
  • Script Editor
  • Script Reader
  • Slot Editor
  • Society Editor
  • Sports Editor
  • Story Editor
  • Story Reader
  • Technical Editor
  • Telegraph Editor
  • Web Editor
  • US Salary Median: $51,140
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 13.1%
  • Prior Experience: 2-4 years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's

  Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

Salary Ratio: 3.77    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Ad Copy Writer
  • Ad Writer
  • Advertising Associate
  • Advertising Copy Writer
  • Advertising Copywriter
  • Advertising Specialist
  • Advertising Writer
  • Author
  • Biographer
  • Blurb Writer
  • Business Writer
  • Communications Specialist
  • Content Writer
  • Copy Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Freelance Copywriter
  • Freelance Writer
  • Lyricist
  • Novelist
  • Online Content Developer
  • Playwright
  • Poet
  • Program Writer
  • Radio Script Writer
  • Screen Writer
  • Short Story Writer
  • Song Lyricist
  • Television Writer
  • Verse Writer
  • Web Content Writer
  • Writer
  • US Salary Median: $56,716
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 13.1%
  • Prior Experience: N/A
  • Degree Level Required: None

  Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

Salary Ratio: 0.47    

The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.

A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.

Common Job Titles    
  • Article Writer
  • Author
  • Biographer
  • Blog Content Writer
  • Blog Writer
  • Blogger
  • Book Author
  • Business Writer
  • Children's Author
  • Children's Book Author
  • Comic Book Writer
  • Comic Writer
  • Community Blogger
  • Content Writer
  • Continuity Writer
  • Creative Writer
  • Crossword Puzzle Maker
  • Documentary Storyteller
  • Dramatist
  • Editorial Writer
  • Fiction Author
  • Fiction Prose Writer
  • Fiction Writer
  • Film Writer
  • Freelance Writer
  • Gag Writer
  • Game Author
  • Ghost Writer
  • Greeting Card Maker
  • Greeting Card Writer
  • Humorist
  • Librettist
  • Literary Writer
  • Lyricist
  • Magazine Writer
  • Movie Writer
  • Music Critic
  • Nonfiction Prose Writer
  • Novelist
  • Play Writer
  • Playwright
  • Poem Writer
  • Poet
  • Program Writer
  • Publications Writer
  • Radio Script Writer
  • Scenario Writer
  • Screen Writer
  • Screenplay Writer
  • Script Writer
  • Short Story Writer
  • Song Writer
  • Songwriter
  • Speech Writer
  • Speechwriter
  • Sports Writer
  • Story Writer
  • Television Script Writer
  • Television Writer
  • Travel Writer
  • Verse Writer
  • Video Game Script Writer
  • Video Games Storywriter
  • Writer
  • US Salary Median: $56,716
  • Job Growth (U.S.): 13.1%
  • Prior Experience: no prior years
  • Degree Level Required: Bachelor's



Average Education Costs

Master's

The average cost for a graduate degree is $14,824 per year (or $18,517 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $29,648 to earn a master's (or $37,034 if you're out-of-state). This doesn't include the cost to first earn a bachelor's degree ($78,996 if you're in-state, $98,380 if you're out-of-state).

Bachelor's

The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $19,749 per year (or $24,595 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $78,996 to earn a bachelor's (or $98,380 if you're out-of-state).

Most Affordable Schools for an Undergraduate Broadcast Journalism Degrees

Central State University

1400 Brush Row Rd - Wilberforce, OH

Out-of-state cost: $8,726/year
In-state cost: $6,726/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Rust College

150 Rust Avenue - Holly Springs, MS

Out-of-state cost: $9,900/year
In-state cost: $9,900/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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West Texas A & M University

2501 4th Ave - Canyon, TX

Out-of-state cost: $9,903/year
In-state cost: $8,456/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

365 Fifth Ave - New York, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,360/year
In-state cost: $7,410/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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CUNY Brooklyn College

2900 Bedford Ave - Brooklyn, NY

Out-of-state cost: $15,390/year
In-state cost: $7,440/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Cameron University

2800 West Gore Blvd - Lawton, OK

Out-of-state cost: $15,870/year
In-state cost: $6,450/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Western Michigan University

1903 W Michigan Ave - Kalamazoo, MI

Out-of-state cost: $16,041/year
In-state cost: $13,017/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Minnesota State University Moorhead

1104 Seventh Avenue South - Moorhead, MN

Out-of-state cost: $16,612/year
In-state cost: $8,980/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Claflin University

400 Magnolia Street - Orangeburg, SC

Out-of-state cost: $17,046/year
In-state cost: $17,046/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Lincoln University

1570 Baltimore Pike - Lincoln University, PA

Out-of-state cost: $17,468/year
In-state cost: $11,266/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Delaware State University

1200 N. Dupont Highway - Dover, DE

Out-of-state cost: $18,280/year
In-state cost: $8,358/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

101 Broad Street - Plattsburgh, NY

Out-of-state cost: $18,484/year
In-state cost: $8,574/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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SUNY Brockport

350 New Campus Dr - Brockport, NY

Out-of-state cost: $18,534/year
In-state cost: $8,624/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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SUNY Morrisville

80 Eaton Street - Morrisville, NY

Out-of-state cost: $18,650/year
In-state cost: $8,740/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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University of Central Oklahoma

100 N University Dr - Edmond, OK

Out-of-state cost: $18,704/year
In-state cost: $7,817/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

220 McFall Ctr - Bowling Green, OH

Out-of-state cost: $19,562/year
In-state cost: $11,573/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Oakwood University

7000 Adventist Blvd NW - Huntsville, AL

Out-of-state cost: $19,990/year
In-state cost: $19,990/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Morgan State University

1700 East Cold Spring Lane - Baltimore, MD

Out-of-state cost: $20,251/year
In-state cost: $7,628/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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Northern Kentucky University

Nunn Drive - Highland Heights, KY

Out-of-state cost: $20,256/year
In-state cost: $10,296/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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University of North Texas

1501 W.Chestnut Ave. - Denton, TX

Out-of-state cost: $20,906/year
In-state cost: $11,090/year
Degrees: Bachelor's

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