Communication & Journalism at Ithaca College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Ithaca College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ithaca College is in Ithaca, NY.
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Studying Online at Ithaca College
Distance learning is available at Ithaca College. Among 4,767 students, 55 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 611 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Ithaca College
Use these rankings to compare Ithaca College’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #14 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 179 |
| Best Value | New York | #66 of 78 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #156 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #856 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Ithaca College
Graduates of Ithaca College’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 | $36,356 |
| 2 years | $37,672 |
| 3 years | $46,032 |
| 4 years | $53,013 |
| 5 years | $62,123 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Ithaca College report median earnings of $53,013, compared with $56,163 for all Ithaca College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Ithaca College comes in at $24,057.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Ithaca College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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