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Communication & Journalism at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Communication & Journalism at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is in Ann Arbor, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Use these rankings to compare University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #1 of 22
Best Value Michigan #3 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #6 of 940
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #17 of 121
Best Value Nationwide #223 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Those who finish University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,761
2 years $47,473
3 years $56,558
4 years $66,507
5 years $81,316

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $66,507, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at $20,376.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. Below 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

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