Communication & Journalism at Suffolk University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Suffolk University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Suffolk University is located in Boston, MA.
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Studying Online at Suffolk University
Many students take online classes at Suffolk University. Among 6,356 students, 31 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,162 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Suffolk University
Rankings can help you compare Suffolk University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #21 of 31 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #23 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #39 of 64 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #43 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #817 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Suffolk University
Graduates of Suffolk University’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 | $35,272 |
| 2 years | $35,594 |
| 4 years | $56,527 |
| 5 years | $65,400 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Suffolk University take home a median $56,527, compared with $72,013 for all Suffolk University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Suffolk University stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Suffolk University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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