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Communication & Journalism at University of Northern Colorado

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Colorado. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.

Online Class Availability at University of Northern Colorado

Many students take online classes at University of Northern Colorado. Of 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Northern Colorado

Use these rankings to compare University of Northern Colorado’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Colorado	#5 of 15
Best Value	Colorado	#9 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#11 of 32
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#24 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#365 of 940
Best Value	Nationwide	#521 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Northern Colorado

Those who finish University of Northern Colorado’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$35,295
2 years	$32,726
3 years	$41,093
4 years	$46,984
5 years	$53,463

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Northern Colorado take home a median $46,984, compared with $49,952 for all University of Northern Colorado graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Northern Colorado is $23,344.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Northern Colorado pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.