Communication & Journalism at Georgia State University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Georgia State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia State University. Of 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Georgia State University
Use these rankings to compare Georgia State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #15 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #106 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #150 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #481 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #796 of 940 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #15 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #106 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #150 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #481 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #796 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Georgia State University
Those who finish Georgia State University’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,439 |
| 2 years | $34,821 |
| 3 years | $39,682 |
| 4 years | $46,641 |
| 5 years | $51,899 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Georgia State University take home a median $46,641, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Georgia State University comes in at $27,427.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Georgia State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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