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Communication & Journalism at SUNY Buffalo State University

Communication & Journalism at SUNY Buffalo State University

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at SUNY Buffalo State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

SUNY Buffalo State University is in Buffalo, NY.

Online Class Availability at SUNY Buffalo State University

Many students take online classes at SUNY Buffalo State University. Of 6,188 students, 328 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University

These rankings give you a sense of how SUNY Buffalo State University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #29 of 78
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #55 of 178
Best Schools (Quality) New York #73 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #166 of 179
Best Value Nationwide #425 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #825 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University

Graduates of SUNY Buffalo 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 SUNY Buffalo State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $25,844
2 years $27,586
3 years $30,225
4 years $35,966
5 years $46,678

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University take home a median $35,966, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at SUNY Buffalo State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University stands at $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at SUNY Buffalo State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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