Communication & Journalism at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Grand Valley State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #8 of 22 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #13 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #474 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #505 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Those who finish Grand Valley State 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 | $37,697 |
| 2 years | $33,796 |
| 3 years | $41,175 |
| 4 years | $46,080 |
| 5 years | $50,969 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $46,080, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $26,459.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. 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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