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Communication & Journalism at Boise State University

Communication & Journalism at Boise State University

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

Boise State University is located in Boise, ID.

Online & Distance Learning at Boise State University

Online coursework is an option at Boise State University. Among 27,198 students, 5,241 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,178 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Boise State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boise State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Idaho #1 of 5
Best Value Idaho #5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #8 of 32
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #27 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #258 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #542 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Boise State University

Those who finish Boise State University’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Boise State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,023
2 years $34,126
3 years $38,848
4 years $47,232
5 years $56,470

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Boise State University earn a median of $47,232, compared with $56,673 for all Boise State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Boise State University stands at $23,036.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Boise State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism graduates, 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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