Communication & Journalism at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater sits in Whitewater, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Of 11,746 students, 2,618 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,824 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #33 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’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 | $35,779 |
| 2 years | $36,912 |
| 3 years | $43,478 |
| 4 years | $47,326 |
| 5 years | $56,051 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater report median earnings of $47,326, compared with $54,862 for all University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $26,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater work across a variety of fields. Here 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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