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Communication & Journalism at University of Memphis

Communication & Journalism at University of Memphis

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #14 of 17
Best Value Southeast (Region) #67 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #131 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #733 of 940

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Tennessee #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #14 of 17
Best Value Southeast (Region) #67 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #131 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #733 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at University of Memphis
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,865
2 years $29,361
3 years $32,443
4 years $38,836
5 years $44,389

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Memphis take home a median $38,836, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of Memphis

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Memphis stands at $25,085.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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