Communication & Journalism at SUNY Old Westbury
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at SUNY Old Westbury. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, NY.
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Studying Online at SUNY Old Westbury
Many students take online classes at SUNY Old Westbury. Of 4,709 students, 292 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,645 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from SUNY Old Westbury
Graduates of SUNY Old Westbury’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,553 |
| 2 years | $30,771 |
| 3 years | $38,162 |
| 4 years | $42,375 |
| 5 years | $41,918 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from SUNY Old Westbury report median earnings of $42,375, compared with $54,966 for all SUNY Old Westbury graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from SUNY Old Westbury stands at $19,900.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at SUNY Old Westbury go on to a range of careers. Here are 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 |
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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