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Communication & Journalism at The University of Montana

Communication & Journalism at The University of Montana

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at The University of Montana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Montana

Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at The University of Montana

Rankings can help you compare The University of Montana’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Montana #1 of 1
Best Value Montana #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #21 of 32
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #21 of 32
Best Value Nationwide #508 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #681 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from The University of Montana

Students who complete The University of Montana’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 The University of Montana
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,827
2 years $27,121
3 years $33,089
4 years $40,451
5 years $42,391

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Montana report median earnings of $40,451, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at The University of Montana

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Montana comes in at $23,352.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at The University of Montana pursue many career paths. Below are 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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