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Communication & Journalism at University of California-Berkeley

Communication & Journalism at University of California-Berkeley

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Berkeley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of California-Berkeley sits in Berkeley, CA.

Studying Online at University of California-Berkeley

Many students take online classes at University of California-Berkeley. Of 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) studied exclusively online and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of California-Berkeley

Use these rankings to compare University of California-Berkeley’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #4 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #4 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #20 of 940
Best Value California #101 of 143
Best Value Far Western (Region) #110 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #242 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of California-Berkeley

Graduates of University of California-Berkeley’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at University of California-Berkeley
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,287
2 years $47,473
3 years $61,158
4 years $76,374
5 years $87,924

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of California-Berkeley report median earnings of $76,374, compared with $106,510 for all University of California-Berkeley graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Berkeley

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of California-Berkeley is $11,180.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of California-Berkeley work across a variety of fields. 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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