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Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in Chapel Hill, NC.

Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 207
Best Value North Carolina #1 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 940
Best Value Southeast (Region) #10 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #136 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #1 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 207
Best Value North Carolina #1 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #3 of 940
Best Value Southeast (Region) #10 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #136 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Graduates of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,501
2 years $34,326
3 years $49,861
4 years $59,487
5 years $67,532

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $59,487, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is $15,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill go on to a range of careers. Below 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

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