Communication & Journalism at Community College of Philadelphia
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, take a look at what Community College of Philadelphia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Community College of Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Studying Online at Community College of Philadelphia
Many students take online classes at Community College of Philadelphia. Among 12,926 students, 5,205 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,821 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Community College of Philadelphia
These rankings give you a sense of how Community College of Philadelphia’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #13 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #51 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #63 of 178 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #176 of 179 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #407 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #884 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Community College of Philadelphia
Those who finish Community College of Philadelphia’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 | $23,596 |
| 2 years | $22,094 |
| 3 years | $26,471 |
| 4 years | $26,282 |
| 5 years | $36,157 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Community College of Philadelphia earn a median of $26,282, compared with $45,039 for all Community College of Philadelphia graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Community College of Philadelphia stands at $14,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Community College of Philadelphia go on to a range of careers. 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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