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Communication & Journalism at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Communication & Journalism at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is in Blacksburg, VA.

Online Class Availability at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Distance learning is available at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Of 38,857 students, 1,577 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,313 (50%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Use these rankings to compare Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #3 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #5 of 207
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 940
Best Value Virginia #18 of 24
Best Value Southeast (Region) #167 of 207
Best Value Nationwide #668 of 936

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Students who complete Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,639
2 years $41,618
3 years $49,120
4 years $55,850
5 years $65,239

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University take home a median $55,850, compared with $77,896 for all Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University stands at $20,613.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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

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