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Communication & Journalism at Oakland University

Communication & Journalism at Oakland University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Oakland University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.

Online Class Availability at Oakland University

Distance learning is available at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Oakland University

These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #6 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #7 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #36 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #58 of 121
Best Value Nationwide #329 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #490 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Oakland University

Students who complete Oakland 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 Oakland University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,052
2 years $34,532
3 years $39,781
4 years $44,049
5 years $52,074

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Oakland University earn a median of $44,049, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Oakland University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Oakland University stands at $25,033.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Oakland University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

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