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Communication & Journalism at Loyola University Chicago

Communication & Journalism at Loyola University Chicago

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at Loyola University Chicago

Distance learning is available at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Loyola University Chicago

Rankings can help you compare Loyola University Chicago’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #8 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #27 of 121
Best Value Illinois #32 of 32
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #119 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #202 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #874 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Loyola University Chicago

Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’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 Loyola University Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,386
2 years $35,422
3 years $44,767
4 years $50,067
5 years $61,790

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $50,067, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Loyola University Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Loyola University Chicago stands at $24,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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

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