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Communication & Journalism at Syracuse University

Communication & Journalism at Syracuse University

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

Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, NY.

Online Class Availability at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #16 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #38 of 179
Best Value New York #73 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #165 of 940
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #170 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #913 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #16 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #38 of 179
Best Value New York #73 of 78
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #165 of 940
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #170 of 178
Best Value Nationwide #913 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Syracuse University

Graduates of Syracuse 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 Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,810
2 years $38,786
3 years $53,707
4 years $64,057
5 years $74,000

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Syracuse University take home a median $64,057, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Syracuse University stands at $26,750.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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