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Communication & Journalism at Arkansas State University

Communication & Journalism at Arkansas State University

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Arkansas State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Arkansas State University sits in Jonesboro, AR.

Online Class Availability at Arkansas State University

Online coursework is an option at Arkansas State University. Of 15,726 students, 7,752 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,350 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Arkansas State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Arkansas State University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arkansas #2 of 11
Best Value Arkansas #4 of 11
Best Value Southeast (Region) #47 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #68 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #279 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #426 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Arkansas State University

Graduates of Arkansas State University’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Arkansas State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,537
2 years $25,468
3 years $31,837
4 years $38,690
5 years $41,332

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Arkansas State University earn a median of $38,690, compared with $50,276 for all Arkansas State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Arkansas State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Arkansas State University is $22,479.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Arkansas State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Public Relations Managers $139,736
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Fundraisers $118,069
Compliance Managers $117,178
Advertising and Promotions Managers $113,521
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $108,419
Public Relations Specialists $103,749
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $96,762

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