Communication & Journalism at Northern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Northern Kentucky University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #104 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #126 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #641 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Those who finish Northern Kentucky University’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 | $32,373 |
| 2 years | $33,788 |
| 3 years | $38,247 |
| 4 years | $43,050 |
| 5 years | $51,298 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $43,050, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Northern Kentucky University is $25,116.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Northern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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