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Communication & Journalism at Ithaca College

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Ithaca College
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.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Ithaca College

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

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