Communication & Journalism at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Distance learning is available at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #7 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #11 of 64 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #11 of 30 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #27 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #679 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Graduates of University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $37,125 |
| 2 years | $38,621 |
| 3 years | $51,151 |
| 4 years | $57,324 |
| 5 years | $70,504 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $57,324, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $25,286.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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