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Communication & Journalism at Purdue University Northwest

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Purdue University Northwest. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Purdue University Northwest is located in Hammond, IN.

Online Class Availability at Purdue University Northwest

Many students take online classes at Purdue University Northwest. Of 9,051 students, 663 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,851 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Purdue University Northwest

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Indiana	#8 of 23
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#19 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Indiana	#23 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#110 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#209 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#840 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Purdue University Northwest

Graduates of Purdue University Northwest’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	$31,096
2 years	$23,166
3 years	$33,339
4 years	$34,462
5 years	$45,137

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Purdue University Northwest earn a median of $34,462, compared with $63,767 for all Purdue University Northwest graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Purdue University Northwest comes in at $28,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Purdue University Northwest go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.