Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #4 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #7 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #64 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Those who finish University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,203 |
| 2 years | $35,126 |
| 3 years | $39,934 |
| 4 years | $47,815 |
| 5 years | $53,309 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte take home a median $47,815, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte stands at $24,050.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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
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