Communication & Journalism at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 940 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #43 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #145 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #819 of 936 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 940 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #43 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #145 of 178 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #819 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’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 | $50,120 |
| 2 years | $54,581 |
| 3 years | $63,398 |
| 4 years | $77,464 |
| 5 years | $87,743 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Pennsylvania take home a median $77,464, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Pennsylvania comes in at $15,637.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. 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
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