Communication & Journalism at Fairfield University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Fairfield University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fairfield University is in Fairfield, CT.
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Studying Online at Fairfield University
Many students take online classes at Fairfield University. Among 6,864 students, 556 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Fairfield University
Use these rankings to compare Fairfield University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #10 of 64 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #13 of 13 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #61 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #109 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #924 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Fairfield University
Students who complete Fairfield University’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 | $45,767 |
| 2 years | $46,673 |
| 3 years | $55,471 |
| 4 years | $63,356 |
| 5 years | $72,991 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Fairfield University report median earnings of $63,356, compared with $88,101 for all Fairfield University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Fairfield University is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Fairfield University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
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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