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Communication & Journalism at McNeese State University

Communication & Journalism at McNeese State University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at McNeese State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McNeese State University is in Lake Charles, LA.

Online & Distance Learning at McNeese State University

Online coursework is an option at McNeese State University. Among 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from McNeese State University

Graduates of McNeese State University’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 McNeese State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,036
2 years $31,818
3 years $34,336
4 years $41,410
5 years $42,915

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from McNeese State University take home a median $41,410, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at McNeese State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from McNeese State University comes in at $22,625.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at McNeese State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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