Communication & Journalism at University of Hawaii at Manoa
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is in Honolulu, HI.
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Studying Online at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Distance learning is available at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Of 20,028 students, 1,558 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,615 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Rankings can help you compare University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 177 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 940 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 177 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #106 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa
Those who finish University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,719 |
| 2 years | $30,000 |
| 3 years | $36,909 |
| 4 years | $41,453 |
| 5 years | $46,146 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa report median earnings of $41,453, compared with $57,795 for all University of Hawaii at Manoa graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at $18,972.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Hawaii at Manoa 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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