Communication & Journalism at Saginaw Valley State University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Saginaw Valley State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Saginaw Valley State University is in University Center, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Saginaw Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Saginaw Valley State University. Among 6,822 students, 485 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,640 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Saginaw Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Saginaw Valley State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #9 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #18 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #101 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #418 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #761 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University
Students who complete Saginaw Valley State 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 | $32,815 |
| 2 years | $31,889 |
| 3 years | $35,931 |
| 4 years | $41,112 |
| 5 years | $46,666 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Saginaw Valley State University report median earnings of $41,112, compared with $56,617 for all Saginaw Valley State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Saginaw Valley State University stands at $28,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Saginaw Valley State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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