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Communication & Journalism at Northeastern Illinois University

Communication & Journalism at Northeastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Northeastern Illinois University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern Illinois University is located in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at Northeastern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Northeastern Illinois University. Of 5,734 students, 1,101 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,235 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Northeastern Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Northeastern Illinois University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #10 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #15 of 32
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #29 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #46 of 121
Best Value Nationwide #295 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #382 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Northeastern Illinois University

Those who finish Northeastern Illinois 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 Northeastern Illinois University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,555
2 years $32,806
3 years $38,127
4 years $42,769
5 years $47,402

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Northeastern Illinois University report median earnings of $42,769, compared with $54,279 for all Northeastern Illinois University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern Illinois University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Northeastern Illinois University comes in at $15,630.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Northeastern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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

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