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Communication & Journalism at Boston University

Communication & Journalism at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boston University is in Boston, MA.

Online & Distance Learning at Boston University

Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Boston University

Use these rankings to compare Boston University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #4 of 64
Best Value Massachusetts #15 of 30
Best Value New England (Region) #31 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #52 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #739 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #3 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #4 of 64
Best Value Massachusetts #15 of 30
Best Value New England (Region) #31 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #52 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #739 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Boston University

Students who complete Boston 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 Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $47,346
2 years $49,303
3 years $55,693
4 years $63,884
5 years $76,481

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Boston University earn a median of $63,884, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Boston University is $24,557.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Boston University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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