Communication & Journalism at Gonzaga University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Gonzaga University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gonzaga University is in Spokane, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Gonzaga University
Many students take online classes at Gonzaga University. Among 7,470 students, 653 (9%) studied exclusively online and 603 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Gonzaga University
Rankings can help you compare Gonzaga University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #7 of 15 |
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #28 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 940 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #164 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #880 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Gonzaga University
Graduates of Gonzaga University’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,341 |
| 2 years | $51,110 |
| 3 years | $56,258 |
| 4 years | $68,712 |
| 5 years | $79,567 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Gonzaga University report median earnings of $68,712, compared with $78,507 for all Gonzaga University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Gonzaga University is $25,458.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Gonzaga University pursue many career paths. 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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