Communication & Journalism at Central New Mexico Community College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Central New Mexico Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central New Mexico Community College is in Albuquerque, NM.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central New Mexico Community College
Distance learning is available at Central New Mexico Community College. Among 19,342 students, 7,623 (39%) studied exclusively online and 5,536 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Central New Mexico Community College
Use these rankings to compare Central New Mexico Community College’s Communication & Journalism program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #42 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #510 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Central New Mexico Community College
Those who finish Central New Mexico Community 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 | $28,067 |
| 3 years | $30,316 |
| 4 years | $38,464 |
| 5 years | $44,060 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Central New Mexico Community College take home a median $38,464, compared with $37,505 for all Central New Mexico Community College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Central New Mexico Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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