Communication & Journalism at University of Arkansas
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Arkansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, AR.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas. Among 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) studied exclusively online and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Arkansas
Students who complete University of Arkansas’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 | $36,909 |
| 2 years | $36,065 |
| 3 years | $43,682 |
| 4 years | $52,428 |
| 5 years | $60,555 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Arkansas report median earnings of $52,428, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Arkansas is $21,332.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Arkansas 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 |
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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