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Communication & Journalism at Cornell University

Communication & Journalism at Cornell University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Cornell University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Cornell University sits in Ithaca, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at Cornell University

Many students take online classes at Cornell University. Among 26,793 students, 527 (2%) studied exclusively online and 1,572 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Cornell University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 179
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #7 of 940
Best Value New York #62 of 78
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #150 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #839 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #3 of 179
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #7 of 940
Best Value New York #62 of 78
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #150 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #839 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Cornell University

Graduates of Cornell 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 Cornell University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,071
2 years $55,813
3 years $65,089
4 years $80,616
5 years $89,715

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Cornell University earn a median of $80,616, compared with $118,994 for all Cornell University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Cornell University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Cornell University comes in at $14,418.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Cornell University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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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