Communication & Journalism at Northeastern University Professional Programs
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Northeastern University Professional Programs. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northeastern University Professional Programs is located in Boston, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Distance learning is available at Northeastern University Professional Programs. Among 7,411 students, 2,649 (36%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Northeastern University Professional Programs
Use these rankings to compare Northeastern University Professional Programs’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #74 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs
Students who complete Northeastern University Professional Programs’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 | $56,204 |
| 2 years | $54,135 |
| 3 years | $63,596 |
| 4 years | $70,134 |
| 5 years | $77,842 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs earn a median of $70,134, compared with $108,869 for all Northeastern University Professional Programs graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Northeastern University Professional Programs stands at $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Northeastern University Professional Programs pursue many career paths. 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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