Communication & Journalism at Bridgewater College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Bridgewater College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bridgewater College is located in Bridgewater, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Bridgewater College
Distance learning is available at Bridgewater College. Among 1,448 students, 15 (1%) studied exclusively online and 50 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Bridgewater College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater College’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #9 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #19 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #138 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #606 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #692 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Bridgewater College
Graduates of Bridgewater College’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,542 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $35,072 |
| 4 years | $37,099 |
| 5 years | $47,450 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Bridgewater College report median earnings of $37,099, compared with $44,871 for all Bridgewater College graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Bridgewater College stands at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Bridgewater College pursue many career paths. Here are 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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