Communication & Journalism at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College sits in Long Island City, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Many students take online classes at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Among 14,494 students, 920 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 178 |
| Best Value | New York | #12 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #55 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #117 of 179 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #548 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Graduates of CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Communication & Journalism program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,211 |
| 2 years | $18,309 |
| 3 years | $26,262 |
| 4 years | $33,457 |
| 5 years | $36,514 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College earn a median of $33,457, compared with $41,332 for all CUNY LaGuardia Community College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from CUNY LaGuardia Community College comes in at $8,511.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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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