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Communication & Journalism at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in Lincoln, NE.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Among 24,393 students, 1,697 (7%) studied exclusively online and 14,051 (58%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 6
Best Value	Nebraska	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 73
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#420 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 6
Best Value	Nebraska	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 73
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#23 of 72
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#156 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#420 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Those who finish University of Nebraska-Lincoln’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	$38,797
2 years	$39,086
3 years	$44,296
4 years	$50,896
5 years	$55,535

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln report median earnings of $50,896, compared with $61,163 for all University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln comes in at $22,132.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursue many career paths. Here are 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.