Communication & Journalism at Purdue University Fort Wayne
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Purdue University Fort Wayne is located in Fort Wayne, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Fort Wayne. Of 7,206 students, 584 (8%) studied exclusively online and 2,845 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Rankings can help you compare Purdue University Fort Wayne’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Indiana | #9 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #13 of 23 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #265 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #690 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne
Those who finish Purdue University Fort Wayne’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 | $33,885 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $36,858 |
| 4 years | $41,909 |
| 5 years | $47,998 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne report median earnings of $41,909, compared with $53,873 for all Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Purdue University Fort Wayne is $25,289.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Purdue University Fort Wayne work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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