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Communication & Journalism at University of South Florida

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at University of South Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.

Studying Online at University of South Florida

Online coursework is an option at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of South Florida

Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 32
Best Value	Florida	#9 of 32
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 207
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 207
Best Value	Nationwide	#128 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#199 of 940

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#4 of 32
Best Value	Florida	#9 of 32
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 207
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 207
Best Value	Nationwide	#128 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#199 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of South Florida

Those who finish University of South Florida’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	$32,468
2 years	$38,299
3 years	$37,770
4 years	$43,325
5 years	$51,525

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of South Florida report median earnings of $43,325, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of South Florida comes in at $18,791.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of South Florida work across a variety of fields. 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.