Communication & Journalism at Elon University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Elon University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Elon University sits in Elon, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Elon University
Elon University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Elon University
These rankings give you a sense of how Elon University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 207 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #24 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 940 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #205 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #910 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Elon University
Those who finish Elon University’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 | $42,133 |
| 2 years | $42,428 |
| 3 years | $50,652 |
| 4 years | $58,922 |
| 5 years | $73,293 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Elon University earn a median of $58,922, compared with $66,004 for all Elon University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Elon University comes in at $21,774.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Elon University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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