Communication & Journalism at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Boston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Boston College
Rankings can help you compare Boston College’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1 of 940 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #29 of 30 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #57 of 63 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #903 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston 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 | $49,055 |
| 2 years | $46,940 |
| 3 years | $56,486 |
| 4 years | $65,184 |
| 5 years | $81,317 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Boston College earn a median of $65,184, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Boston College comes in at $18,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Boston College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
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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