Communication & Journalism at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus sits in Atlanta, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Among 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #249 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 940 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #4 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #249 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #256 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’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 | $67,997 |
| 2 years | $58,673 |
| 3 years | $69,552 |
| 4 years | $77,892 |
| 5 years | $91,748 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take home a median $77,892, compared with $119,759 for all Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at $28,350.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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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