Communication & Journalism at DePaul University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at DePaul University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
DePaul University is in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at DePaul University
Many students take online classes at DePaul University. Among 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at DePaul University
These rankings give you a sense of how DePaul University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 121 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #29 of 32 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #113 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #796 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from DePaul University
Those who finish DePaul University’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,438 |
| 2 years | $42,242 |
| 3 years | $50,053 |
| 4 years | $57,419 |
| 5 years | $64,509 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $57,419, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from DePaul University comes in at $23,917.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at DePaul 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 |
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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