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Communication & Journalism at Governors State University

If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Governors State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Governors State University sits in University Park, IL.

Online & Distance Learning at Governors State University

Many students take online classes at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Communication & Journalism Rankings at Governors State University

Rankings can help you compare Governors State University’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#5 of 32
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#28 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#94 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#199 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#719 of 940

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#5 of 32
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#18 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#28 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#94 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#199 of 936
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#719 of 940

Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Governors State University

Students who complete Governors State University’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	$31,272
2 years	$36,681
3 years	$37,445
4 years	$41,088
5 years	$52,869

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Communication & Journalism graduates from Governors State University report median earnings of $41,088, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Governors State University is $20,340.

Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates

Those who complete Communication & Journalism program at Governors State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.