Communication & Journalism at Sacred Heart University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Sacred Heart University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sacred Heart University is located in Fairfield, CT.
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Studying Online at Sacred Heart University
Distance learning is available at Sacred Heart University. Among 11,022 students, 1,311 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,753 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Sacred Heart University
These rankings give you a sense of how Sacred Heart University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 64 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #60 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #384 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #923 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Sacred Heart University
Those who finish Sacred Heart 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 | $36,852 |
| 2 years | $37,779 |
| 3 years | $47,211 |
| 4 years | $58,033 |
| 5 years | $71,076 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Sacred Heart University take home a median $58,033, compared with $72,743 for all Sacred Heart University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Sacred Heart University comes in at $26,399.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Sacred Heart University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, 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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