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Communication & Journalism at University of Nevada-Reno

Communication & Journalism at University of Nevada-Reno

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of Nevada-Reno. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Nevada-Reno sits in Reno, NV.

Studying Online at University of Nevada-Reno

Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Reno. Of 23,024 students, 1,483 (6%) studied exclusively online and 6,208 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Nevada-Reno

Rankings can help you compare University of Nevada-Reno’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #1 of 4
Best Value Nevada #4 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #43 of 177
Best Value Far Western (Region) #124 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #177 of 940
Best Value Nationwide #353 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Nevada-Reno

Graduates of University of Nevada-Reno’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 Nevada-Reno
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,673
2 years $32,127
3 years $40,053
4 years $48,002
5 years $55,982

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Nevada-Reno earn a median of $48,002, compared with $62,381 for all University of Nevada-Reno graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of Nevada-Reno

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Nevada-Reno is $18,594.

Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Nevada-Reno 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

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