Communication & Journalism at Harding University
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Harding University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Harding University is located in Searcy, AR.
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Online Class Availability at Harding University
Many students take online classes at Harding University. Among 4,696 students, 642 (14%) studied exclusively online and 814 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Harding University
Rankings can help you compare Harding University’s Communication & Journalism program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 207 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #621 of 936 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #699 of 940 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Harding University
Those who finish Harding 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 | $28,839 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $44,010 |
| 4 years | $47,237 |
| 5 years | $50,607 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Harding University earn a median of $47,237, compared with $58,062 for all Harding University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Communication & Journalism graduates from Harding University is $26,854.
Top-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Harding University pursue many career paths. Below 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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