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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.