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Communication & Journalism at Northwestern University

Communication & Journalism at Northwestern University

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.

Online Class Availability at Northwestern University

Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Northwestern University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 940
Best Value Illinois #25 of 32
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #102 of 121
Best Value Nationwide #737 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #15 of 940
Best Value Illinois #25 of 32
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #102 of 121
Best Value Nationwide #737 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Northwestern University

Graduates of Northwestern University’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 Northwestern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,319
2 years $31,412
3 years $41,560
4 years $52,203
5 years $85,205

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Northwestern University report median earnings of $52,203, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Northwestern University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Northwestern University is $16,806.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Northwestern University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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