Communication & Journalism at University of Alabama at Birmingham
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is in Birmingham, AL.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Of 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 16 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #11 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #106 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #523 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #652 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Graduates of University of Alabama at Birmingham’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 | $32,434 |
| 2 years | $33,903 |
| 3 years | $33,859 |
| 4 years | $40,729 |
| 5 years | $39,661 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham report median earnings of $40,729, compared with $72,945 for all University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham stands at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Alabama at Birmingham pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Communication & Journalism majors, 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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