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Communication & Journalism at Florida State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Florida State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.

Online Class Availability at Florida State University

Many students take online classes at Florida State University. Of 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) studied exclusively online and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Florida State University

Use these rankings to compare Florida State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 32
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 207
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 207
Best Value	Florida	#12 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#115 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 32
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#5 of 207
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 207
Best Value	Florida	#12 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#50 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#115 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Florida State University

Graduates of Florida State 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	$35,371
2 years	$36,443
3 years	$47,805
4 years	$53,182
5 years	$63,015

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Florida State University earn a median of $53,182, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Florida State University stands at $16,174.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Florida State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.