Communication & Journalism at University of Mississippi
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Mississippi. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
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Online Class Availability at University of Mississippi
Online coursework is an option at University of Mississippi. Among 26,449 students, 1,904 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,512 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Mississippi
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Mississippi’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Mississippi
Students who complete University of Mississippi’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 | $37,975 |
| 2 years | $34,076 |
| 3 years | $48,090 |
| 4 years | $51,599 |
| 5 years | $61,176 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Mississippi report median earnings of $51,599, compared with $63,600 for all University of Mississippi graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Mississippi stands at $22,873.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Mississippi go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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