Communication & Journalism at Texas State University
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Texas State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas State University
Many students take online classes at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Texas State University
Use these rankings to compare Texas State University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #22 of 80 |
| Best Value | Texas | #26 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #419 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Texas State University
Those who finish Texas State 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 | $34,303 |
| 2 years | $33,784 |
| 3 years | $41,344 |
| 4 years | $47,160 |
| 5 years | $54,607 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Texas State University take home a median $47,160, compared with $55,350 for all Texas State University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Texas State University comes in at $22,180.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Texas 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 |
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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