Communication & Journalism at Liberty University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University is in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Of 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Liberty University
Use these rankings to compare Liberty University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #23 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #480 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #809 of 936 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #23 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #480 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #809 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Liberty University
Students who complete Liberty 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 | $39,987 |
| 2 years | $32,436 |
| 3 years | $39,260 |
| 4 years | $45,226 |
| 5 years | $45,741 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Liberty University take home a median $45,226, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Liberty University stands at $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Liberty University 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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