Communication & Journalism at Calvin University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Calvin University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Calvin University is in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Studying Online at Calvin University
Distance learning is available at Calvin University. Among 3,681 students, 318 (9%) studied exclusively online and 108 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Calvin University
Use these rankings to compare Calvin University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #5 of 22 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #21 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #95 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #434 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #719 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Calvin University
Students who complete Calvin University’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 | $31,766 |
| 2 years | $33,002 |
| 3 years | $44,640 |
| 4 years | $41,748 |
| 5 years | $39,062 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Calvin University take home a median $41,748, compared with $55,815 for all Calvin University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Calvin University is $23,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Calvin University work across a variety of fields. 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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