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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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