Communication & Journalism at Lake Forest College
If you plan to study Communication & Journalism, consider the program at Lake Forest College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Forest College sits in Lake Forest, IL.
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Studying Online at Lake Forest College
Distance learning is available at Lake Forest College. Among 1,837 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 148 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Communication & Journalism Rankings at Lake Forest College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Forest College’s Communication & Journalism program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #11 of 32 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #27 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 121 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #107 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #284 of 940 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #763 of 936 |
Earnings for Communication & Journalism Graduates from Lake Forest College
Students who complete Lake Forest 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 | $45,662 |
| 2 years | $41,007 |
| 3 years | $50,604 |
| 4 years | $55,601 |
| 5 years | $68,321 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Communication & Journalism graduates from Lake Forest College earn a median of $55,601, compared with $60,043 for all Lake Forest College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Communication & Journalism graduates from Lake Forest College comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Communication & Journalism Graduates
Graduates of the Communication & Journalism program at Lake Forest 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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