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Communication & Journalism at University of Southern California

Communication & Journalism at University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.

Online Class Availability at University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #6 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #7 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 940
Best Value California #128 of 143
Best Value Far Western (Region) #157 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #836 of 936

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #6 of 143
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #7 of 177
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #28 of 940
Best Value California #128 of 143
Best Value Far Western (Region) #157 of 177
Best Value Nationwide #836 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Southern California

Students who complete University of Southern California’s Communication & Journalism program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at University of Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $51,396
2 years $51,908
3 years $59,494
4 years $73,155
5 years $81,839

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $73,155, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at University of Southern California

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Southern California is $18,068.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication & Journalism majors, 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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