Communication & Journalism at Georgetown College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Georgetown College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgetown College is located in Georgetown, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgetown College
Online coursework is an option at Georgetown College. Among 1,345 students, 234 (17%) studied exclusively online and 389 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Georgetown College
Use these rankings to compare Georgetown College’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #718 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Georgetown College
Those who finish Georgetown College’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 | $25,800 |
| 2 years | $27,584 |
| 3 years | $38,404 |
| 4 years | $41,922 |
| 5 years | $52,299 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Georgetown College take home a median $41,922, compared with $43,194 for all Georgetown College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Georgetown College is $26,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Georgetown College go on to a range of careers. 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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