Communication & Journalism at University of Maryland-College Park
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Maryland-College Park. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland-College Park is in College Park, MD.
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Studying Online at University of Maryland-College Park
Many students take online classes at University of Maryland-College Park. Of 41,725 students, 1,668 (4%) studied exclusively online and 9,357 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Maryland-College Park
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland-College Park’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 940 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 936 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 20 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 940 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Maryland-College Park
Students who complete University of Maryland-College Park’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 | $40,577 |
| 2 years | $44,246 |
| 3 years | $53,024 |
| 4 years | $62,133 |
| 5 years | $73,374 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $62,133, compared with $78,942 for all University of Maryland-College Park graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Maryland-College Park comes in at $21,625.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at University of Maryland-College Park pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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