Communication & Journalism at Augustana College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Augustana College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Augustana College sits in Rock Island, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Augustana College
Augustana College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Augustana College
These rankings give you a sense of how Augustana College’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Augustana College
Those who finish Augustana College’s Communication & Journalism program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,691 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $49,531 |
| 4 years | $52,732 |
| 5 years | $63,279 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Communication & Journalism graduates from Augustana College take home a median $52,732, compared with $54,037 for all Augustana College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Augustana College is $26,375.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Augustana College work across a variety of fields. Below 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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