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Communication & Journalism at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Communication & Journalism at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.

Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Many students take online classes at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Among 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Rankings can help you compare North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #5 of 24
Best Value North Carolina #8 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #21 of 207
Best Value Southeast (Region) #79 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #107 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #383 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Those who finish North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,986
2 years $35,914
3 years $42,187
4 years $47,004
5 years $55,642

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh take home a median $47,004, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at $22,324.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh go on to a range of careers. Below 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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