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Communication & Journalism at Emerson College

Communication & Journalism at Emerson College

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Emerson College. Get started with the following essential facts.

Emerson College sits in Boston, MA.

Online & Distance Learning at Emerson College

Online coursework is an option at Emerson College. Among 5,263 students, 599 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 533 (10%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Emerson College

These rankings give you a sense of how Emerson College’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #13 of 31
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #23 of 64
Best Value Massachusetts #30 of 30
Best Value New England (Region) #62 of 63
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #313 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #925 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Emerson College

Students who complete Emerson College’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 Emerson College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,023
2 years $42,249
3 years $45,258
4 years $56,783
5 years $58,463

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Emerson College take home a median $56,783, compared with $50,784 for all Emerson College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Emerson College

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Emerson College stands at $24,386.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Emerson College go on to a range of careers. Here 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

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