Communication & Journalism at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is in Seattle, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Washington | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 940 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 936 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 15 |
| Best Value | Washington | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 177 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #23 of 940 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 177 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #173 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Graduates of University of Washington-Seattle Campus’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 | $42,921 |
| 2 years | $46,205 |
| 3 years | $55,643 |
| 4 years | $63,518 |
| 5 years | $71,271 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $63,518, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus is $15,044.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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