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Communication & Journalism at Youngstown State University

Communication & Journalism at Youngstown State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Youngstown State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Youngstown State University is in Youngstown, OH.

Studying Online at Youngstown State University

Online coursework is an option at Youngstown State University. Among 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Youngstown State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Youngstown State University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #4 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #23 of 29
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #32 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #102 of 121
Best Value Nationwide #306 of 936
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #762 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Youngstown State University

Students who complete Youngstown State University’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Communication & Journalism at Youngstown State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,096
2 years $19,592
3 years $26,358
4 years $38,262
5 years $40,787

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Youngstown State University earn a median of $38,262, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Communication & Journalism earnings compared with all majors at Youngstown State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Youngstown State University comes in at $26,250.

Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Youngstown State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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