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Communication & Journalism at San Jose State University

Communication & Journalism at San Jose State University

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at San Jose State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.

Studying Online at San Jose State University

Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at San Jose State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #10 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #11 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #48 of 940
Best Value California #91 of 143
Best Value Far Western (Region) #98 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #201 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from San Jose State University

Those who finish San Jose State University’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,056
2 years $46,222
3 years $52,158
4 years $58,423
5 years $66,339

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from San Jose State University take home a median $58,423, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at San Jose State University

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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