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Communication & Journalism at Saint Cloud State University

Communication & Journalism at Saint Cloud State University

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Saint Cloud State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Saint Cloud State University is located in Saint Cloud, MN.

Studying Online at Saint Cloud State University

Online coursework is an option at Saint Cloud State University. Among 10,732 students, 2,126 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,789 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Saint Cloud State University

Use these rankings to compare Saint Cloud State University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #4 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #6 of 25
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #13 of 72
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #16 of 73
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #227 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #315 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Saint Cloud State University

Students who complete Saint Cloud State 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 Saint Cloud State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,050
2 years $37,940
3 years $43,173
4 years $49,010
5 years $57,161

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Saint Cloud State University report median earnings of $49,010, compared with $58,906 for all Saint Cloud State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Saint Cloud State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Saint Cloud State University comes in at $25,000.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Saint Cloud State University pursue many career paths. 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

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