Communication & Journalism at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro sits in Greensboro, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Among 18,012 students, 4,721 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,632 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #13 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #544 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Graduates of University of North Carolina at Greensboro’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 | $25,877 |
| 2 years | $28,834 |
| 3 years | $33,711 |
| 4 years | $38,667 |
| 5 years | $43,769 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn a median of $38,667, compared with $54,048 for all University of North Carolina at Greensboro graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro is $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of North Carolina at Greensboro work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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