Communication & Journalism at Columbia College Chicago
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Columbia College Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia College Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia College Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Columbia College Chicago. Among 5,570 students, 37 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Columbia College Chicago’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #29 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #104 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #106 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #767 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #784 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Students who complete Columbia College Chicago’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 | $32,348 |
| 2 years | $31,384 |
| 3 years | $36,598 |
| 4 years | $41,992 |
| 5 years | $49,586 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $41,992, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 8% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Columbia College Chicago comes in at $25,807.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Columbia College Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below 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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