Communication & Journalism at University of Kentucky
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Kentucky. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kentucky sits in Lexington, KY.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kentucky
Many students take online classes at University of Kentucky. Among 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Kentucky
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Kentucky’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #416 of 936 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #416 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Kentucky
Graduates of University of Kentucky’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 | $34,023 |
| 2 years | $34,660 |
| 3 years | $40,957 |
| 4 years | $46,729 |
| 5 years | $54,205 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Kentucky report median earnings of $46,729, compared with $61,112 for all University of Kentucky graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Kentucky is $24,896.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Kentucky 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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