Communication & Journalism at Fordham University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Fordham University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fordham University is in Bronx, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fordham University
Many students take online classes at Fordham University. Among 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Fordham University
Rankings can help you compare Fordham University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #45 of 179 |
| Best Value | New York | #74 of 78 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #172 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #196 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #917 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Fordham University
Students who complete Fordham 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 | $46,364 |
| 2 years | $44,610 |
| 3 years | $53,930 |
| 4 years | $62,162 |
| 5 years | $72,537 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Fordham University earn a median of $62,162, compared with $83,253 for all Fordham University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Fordham University is $25,085.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Fordham University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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