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Communication & Journalism at Murray State University

Communication & Journalism at Murray State University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Murray State University is in Murray, KY.

Studying Online at Murray State University

Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Murray State University

Use these rankings to compare Murray State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #2 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #6 of 15
Best Value Southeast (Region) #19 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #84 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #162 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #528 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Murray State University

Graduates of Murray State University’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Murray State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,874
2 years $36,778
3 years $34,677
4 years $40,424
5 years $44,336

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Murray State University take home a median $40,424, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Murray State University stands at $22,250.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Murray State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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