Communication & Journalism at Texas Christian University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Texas Christian University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Christian University is located in Fort Worth, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas Christian University
Online coursework is an option at Texas Christian University. Among 12,938 students, 318 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 288 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Texas Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Texas Christian University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 80 |
| Best Value | Texas | #47 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 940 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #76 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #860 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Texas Christian University
Students who complete Texas Christian University’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 | $39,368 |
| 2 years | $42,793 |
| 3 years | $50,745 |
| 4 years | $60,570 |
| 5 years | $70,889 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Texas Christian University earn a median of $60,570, compared with $77,866 for all Texas Christian University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Texas Christian University is $22,716.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Texas Christian University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
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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