Communication & Journalism at CUNY Queens College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Queens College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Queens College sits in Queens, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Queens College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Queens College. Of 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at CUNY Queens College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY Queens College’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 178 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #25 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #36 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #80 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #340 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Graduates of CUNY Queens College’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,694 |
| 2 years | $35,518 |
| 3 years | $42,400 |
| 4 years | $45,723 |
| 5 years | $54,368 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from CUNY Queens College report median earnings of $45,723, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from CUNY Queens College is $9,875.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at CUNY Queens College pursue many career paths. Here are 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 |
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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