Communication & Journalism at Mississippi College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mississippi College is located in Clinton, MS.
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Online Class Availability at Mississippi College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi College. Among 4,164 students, 456 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Mississippi College
Rankings can help you compare Mississippi College’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #142 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #354 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #607 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Mississippi College
Graduates of Mississippi College’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,765 |
| 3 years | $36,572 |
| 4 years | $39,219 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Mississippi College earn a median of $39,219, compared with $52,825 for all Mississippi College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Mississippi College is $24,463.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Mississippi College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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