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Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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.

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

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

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