Communication & Journalism at Hope College
If you are interested in studying Communication & Journalism, you may want to check out the program at Hope College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hope College is located in Holland, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hope College
Online coursework is an option at Hope College. Among 3,395 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 349 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Hope College
These rankings give you a sense of how Hope College’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 22 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #22 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #98 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #195 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #729 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Hope College
Students who complete Hope College’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 | $33,013 |
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 3 years | $40,600 |
| 4 years | $47,958 |
| 5 years | $54,579 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Hope College take home a median $47,958, compared with $53,553 for all Hope College graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Hope College is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Students who finish Communication & Journalism program at Hope College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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