Communication & Journalism at The University of Texas at Dallas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at The University of Texas at Dallas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Richardson, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Dallas
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Dallas. Among 29,886 students, 887 (3%) studied exclusively online and 9,355 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas
Graduates of The University of Texas at Dallas’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,163 |
| 2 years | $39,729 |
| 3 years | $49,012 |
| 4 years | $53,684 |
| 5 years | $64,355 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn a median of $53,684, compared with $82,490 for all The University of Texas at Dallas graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at $24,341.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at The University of Texas at Dallas 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 |
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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